Cost of Living Comparison Between Delhi and Shimla 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Shimla are 21.3% lower than in Delhi (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Shimla are 30.8% lower than in Delhi | |
| Rent Prices in Shimla are 64.3% lower than in Delhi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Shimla are 53.8% lower than in Delhi | |
| Groceries Prices in Shimla are 12.0% lower than in Delhi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Shimla is 13.6% lower than in Delhi | |
Restaurants | Delhi Edit |
Shimla Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 350.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -57.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 2,000.00 ₹ | 500.00 ₹ | -75.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 350.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | -14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 150.00 ₹ | 140.00 ₹ | -6.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 290.00 ₹ | 200.00 ₹ | -31.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 174.20 ₹ | 83.33 ₹ | -52.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 35.93 ₹ | 28.75 ₹ | -20.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 16.12 ₹ | 15.00 ₹ | -7.0 % |
Markets | Delhi Edit |
Shimla Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 239.40 ₹ | 235.33 ₹ | -1.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 39.81 ₹ | 33.26 ₹ | -16.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 33.49 ₹ | 25.70 ₹ | -23.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 91.78 ₹ | 72.55 ₹ | -21.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 183.32 ₹ | 164.20 ₹ | -10.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 134.16 ₹ | 119.45 ₹ | -11.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 241.07 ₹ | 229.82 ₹ | -4.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 75.73 ₹ | 68.04 ₹ | -10.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 30.76 ₹ | 28.35 ₹ | -7.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 38.92 ₹ | 36.29 ₹ | -6.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 20.27 ₹ | 16.33 ₹ | -19.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 12.95 ₹ | 10.84 ₹ | -16.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 17.15 ₹ | 13.71 ₹ | -20.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 49.95 ₹ | 20.00 ₹ | -60.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.61 ₹ | 29.44 ₹ | -0.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 900.00 ₹ | 500.00 ₹ | -44.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 145.04 ₹ | 199.20 ₹ | +37.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 237.67 ₹ | 220.00 ₹ | -7.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 350.00 ₹ | 330.00 ₹ | -5.7 % |
Transportation | Delhi Edit |
Shimla Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 50.00 ₹ | 20.00 ₹ | -60.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,015.00 ₹ | 750.00 ₹ | -26.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 ₹ | 125.00 ₹ | +150.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 37.01 ₹ | 33.80 ₹ | -8.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 375.70 ₹ | 386.97 ₹ | +3.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,200,000.00 ₹ | 1,200,000.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,018,706.30 ₹ | 1,883,516.50 ₹ | -6.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Delhi Edit |
Shimla Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 5,845.51 ₹ | 1,666.67 ₹ | -71.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 324.59 ₹ | 299.00 ₹ | -7.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 691.46 ₹ | 659.80 ₹ | -4.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Delhi Edit |
Shimla Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,925.83 ₹ | 1,250.00 ₹ | -35.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 879.55 ₹ | 1,166.67 ₹ | +32.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 400.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | -25.0 % |
Childcare | Delhi Edit |
Shimla Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,728.07 ₹ | 3,958.33 ₹ | -48.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 160,208.33 ₹ | 203,333.33 ₹ | +26.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Delhi Edit |
Shimla Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,641.44 ₹ | 2,012.50 ₹ | -23.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,142.83 ₹ | 3,125.00 ₹ | -0.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,125.51 ₹ | 4,000.00 ₹ | -3.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,081.37 ₹ | 2,500.00 ₹ | -18.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Delhi Edit |
Shimla Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 21,170.32 ₹ | 8,166.67 ₹ | -61.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 12,279.07 ₹ | 5,000.00 ₹ | -59.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 59,306.86 ₹ | 19,000.00 ₹ | -68.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 30,975.61 ₹ | 12,000.00 ₹ | -61.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Delhi Edit |
Shimla Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 19,585.85 ₹ | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 10,411.47 ₹ | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | Delhi Edit |
Shimla Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 95,780.14 ₹ | 57,277.78 ₹ | -40.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.00 | 8.33 | -7.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 671 | 11 |
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| Cost of Living in Ludhiana | 196.88 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Manali | 158.79 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rishikesh | 169.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Patiala | 170.52 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kurukshetra | 176.52 miles |
| Cost of Living in Garhshankar | 191.17 miles |