Cost of Living in Delhi
Country: India · Currency: INR
Overall
22.3
Rent
10.0
Groceries
28.2
Dining out
23.1
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $392 | 51 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $275 | 49 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $830 | 56 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $522 | 55 data points |
Average prices in Delhi
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $392 | 51 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $275 | 49 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $830 | 56 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $522 | 55 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.39 | 47 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $1.4 | 33 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.72 | 42 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $1.54 | 44 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.3 | 11 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $3.57 | 17 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $5.85 | 30 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.61 | 42 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.6 | 43 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.42 | 19 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.78 | 15 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $0.98 | 28 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.97 | 21 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.74 | 21 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.82 | 56 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.01 | 50 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.69 | 12 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $26.1 | 53 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.01 | 15 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $0.47 | 24 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.22 | 27 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $6,041 | 9 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.39 | 12 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $28 | 28 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $2.77 | 29 data points |
| Cappuccino | $1.46 | 30 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.61 | 42 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.84 | 14 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.23 | 49 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.58 | 16 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $24.3 | 40 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $25.4 | 35 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.12 | 56 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $5.59 | 23 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $51.7 | 53 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | 50 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.51 | 40 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.43 | 10 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $7.92 | 43 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $24.3 | 38 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $5.1 | 24 data points |
| Men's haircut | $10.7 | 35 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $8.84 | 28 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $583 | 56 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15