Cost of Living in Delhi

Summary of cost of living in Delhi, India:

The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,172.2€ (119,875.6₹), excluding rent (using our estimator).
The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 329.9€ (33,734.6₹), excluding rent.
Delhi is 66.8% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
Rent in Delhi is, on average, 81.5% lower than in Columbus.

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	4.89 €	1.96-9.78
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	19.56 €	11.73-39.11
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	3.42 €	2.74-4.89
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	1.96 €	1.17-4.89
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	2.93 €	1.76-5.87
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	1.97 €	0.98-3.91
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	0.39 €	0.29-0.98
Bottled Water (12 oz)	0.15 €	0.10-0.29
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	0.66 €	0.56-0.78
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	0.45 €	0.27-0.62
White Rice (1 lb)	0.33 €	0.18-0.44
Eggs (12, Large Size)	0.94 €	0.70-1.41
Local Cheese (1 lb)	1.84 €	0.89-4.44
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	1.42 €	0.89-2.48
Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	2.45 €	1.11-4.44
Apples (1 lb)	0.77 €	0.35-1.33
Bananas (1 lb)	0.31 €	0.22-0.44
Oranges (1 lb)	0.43 €	0.22-0.89
Tomatoes (1 lb)	0.21 €	0.09-0.31
Potatoes (1 lb)	0.15 €	0.09-0.22
Onions (1 lb)	0.18 €	0.09-0.27
Lettuce (1 Head)	0.49 €	0.20-0.88
Bottled Water (50 oz)	0.29 €	0.20-0.34
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	8.80 €	4.89-19.56
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	1.55 €	1.17-2.15
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	2.31 €	1.47-2.93
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	3.32 €	2.93-3.91
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	0.37 €	0.20-0.93
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	9.78 €	4.89-29.34
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	0.73 €	0.49-0.98
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	0.39 €	0.24-0.79
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	0.98 €	0.98-1.96
Gasoline (1 Liter)	0.96 €	0.90-0.99
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	13,201.02 €	9,778.53-17,601.36
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	19,944.85 €	17,601.36-24,446.33
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	58.51 €	29.34-117.12
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	3.71 €	2.44-7.81
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	7.23 €	4.89-14.67
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	18.33 €	9.78-39.11
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	8.51 €	3.91-14.67
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	4.64 €	2.93-5.87
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	63.76 €	29.34-146.68
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	1,597.16 €	938.74-5,867.12
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	24.04 €	11.73-44.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	27.41 €	14.67-39.11
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	48.89 €	24.45-78.23
Men's Leather Business Shoes	41.04 €	14.67-68.45
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	213.40 €	146.68-342.25
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	126.23 €	78.23-195.57
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	570.94 €	342.25-977.85
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	318.31 €	195.57-586.71
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	169.02 €	99.93-272.53
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	92.79 €	63.59-168.06
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	539.83 €
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	9.19	7.25-11.00

Prices in Delhi

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Last update: 19 November 2025

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9 Comments so far

Anonymous on May 31, 2025:

India surpasses Japan and becomes the world s 4th largest economy by gdp.
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Anonymous on Mar 21, 2025:

Why is there no pork price comparison? I want to compare whether the pork price in Delhi is much cheaper than Guangzhou.

Anonymous on Jul 20, 2024:

Delhi just like the rest of India is a rotting shthole just like it's stinking people Russia and Russians are the same category contaminated pieces of garbage bathing with sewer water and

Ajit Ayri on May 27, 2024:

Cost of living in India if compare globally is less but within India, it depends on which city you stay. Big cities like Mumbai, Bangalore or Delhi are more costly than comparing to small cities identified under class B. Major portion of monthly expanses includes housing rent. The average monthly rent for 2BHK house in Delhi and Mumbai is in the range of Rs.50000 to 60000/-(Fifty to sixty Thousand). The other major part of monthly expanses for family of four with two kids going in school is education cost. Average school fee per child studying in a decent school is monthly Rs.10000/-(Ten thousand) per child.

Harikishan on May 25, 2024:

Delhi average net salary of inr 93422 written in numbeo is absolutely false and misleading. You are lucky to get inr 50,000 a month at best. Average is around inr 36500

Pajeet lover on Jan 28, 2024:

Gotta love Indian people. They make 1000 usd net per month. Lmao.

shyanne on Mar 14, 2021:

hopefully by the time im 18 that the price stay the same i wonder if india is better than the US idk mom said for me to stay safe since im a girl or wut ever but idc

Abdul on Dec 24, 2020:

Her I'm from Sudan and looking for Virgin Indian girl. Thanks

Mike on Oct 13, 2020:

I am interested to invest 3 million USD on India and I'd like to know the best city with less real state duties.

I am afraid of Muslim invasion (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan) to India.. could be worthless if that migration it's not controlled on near future.

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