Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 647% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India)
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| Food | + 520% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 520% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| New York City | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $28 (₨2,410) | ₨302 | + 699% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 (₨1,165) | ₨200 | + 482% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (₨697) | ₨135 | + 417% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.61 (₨137) | ₨48 | + 185% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $9 (₨784) | ₨77 | + 918% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (₨598) | ₨43 | + 1300% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (₨812) | ₨186 | + 336% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (₨586) | ₨113 | + 417% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.58 (₨306) | ₨22 | + 1319% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.26 (₨450) | ₨154 | + 191% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (₨1,993) | ₨828 | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.40 (₨377) | ₨70 | + 435% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.28 (₨451) | ₨21 | + 2030% | |
| Housing | + 1140% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 1140% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| New York City | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,547 (₨474,523) | ₨16,938 | + 2701% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $5,182 (₨443,224) | ₨12,993 | + 3311% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $299 (₨25,538) | ₨7,651 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $4,249 (₨363,474) | ₨14,652 | + 2381% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,988 (₨255,590) | ₨13,627 | + 1776% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $272 (₨23,234) | ₨4,000 | + 481% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (₨6,056) | ₨835 | + 625% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $509 (₨43,511) | ₨32,784 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $126 (₨10,785) | ₨6,278 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (₨1,529) | ₨256 | + 496% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $46 (₨3,920) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| New York City | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (₨6,125) | ₨3,088 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (₨4,419) | ₨3,528 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $121 (₨10,374) | ₨5,185 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $199 (₨17,041) | ₨5,749 | + 196% | |
| Transportation | + 618% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 618% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| New York City | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $35,968 (₨3,076,690) | ₨951,914 | + 223% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (₨85) | ₨74 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $183 (₨15,627) | ₨754 | + 1973% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $33 (₨2,834) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 556% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 556% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| New York City | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $25 (₨2,138) | ₨150 | + 1325% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $54 (₨4,610) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $265 (₨22,634) | ₨600 | + 3672% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $14 (₨1,166) | ₨150 | + 677% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $9 (₨805) | ₨227 | + 255% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $15 (₨1,276) | ₨229 | + 458% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $9 (₨728) | ₨121 | + 503% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (₨185) | ₨75 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $49 (₨4,209) | ₨210 | + 1900% | |
| Entertainment | + 613% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 613% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| New York City | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $111 (₨9,467) | ₨964 | + 882% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $40 (₨3,409) | ₨460 | + 641% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $541 (₨46,241) | ₨2,179 | + 2022% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $185 (₨15,815) | ₨1,189 | + 1230% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $22 (₨1,850) | ₨2,000 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (₨566) | ₨173 | + 227% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (₨896) | ₨321 | + 179% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $1,024 (₨87,551) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.66 (₨142) | ₨1.51 | + 9317% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $167 (₨14,278) | ₨1,708 | + 736% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $18 (₨1,571) | ₨264 | + 494% | |
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TOTAL | + 647% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 838 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
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