Cost of living in Delhi, India vs Enugu, Nigeria

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Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Delhi (India) is 16% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨523 (2,670 ₦) | 1,152 ₦ | + 132% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨295 (1,505 ₦) | 1,315 ₦ | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨146 (744 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (287 ₦) | 514 ₦ | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨76 (387 ₦) | 499 ₦ | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (200 ₦) | 578 ₦ | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨242 (1,236 ₦) | 3,533 ₦ | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨118 (604 ₦) | 783 ₦ | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (141 ₦) | 463 ₦ | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨130 (664 ₦) | 280 ₦ | + 137% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,296 (6,613 ₦) | 1,723 ₦ | + 284% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (422 ₦) | 276 ₦ | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (160 ₦) | 351 ₦ | - 54% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Delhi (India) is 60% cheaper than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨37,440 (191,117 ₦) | 481,203 ₦ | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨21,658 (110,555 ₦) | 666,014 ₦ | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,648 (23,725 ₦) | 11,802 ₦ | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨23,932 (122,162 ₦) | 525,817 ₦ | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,108 (72,017 ₦) | 300,652 ₦ | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,014 (20,491 ₦) | 11,522 ₦ | + 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨627 (3,200 ₦) | 5,744 ₦ | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨30,564 (156,017 ₦) | 89,921 ₦ | + 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,009 (40,884 ₦) | 30,275 ₦ | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨366 (1,866 ₦) | 697 ₦ | + 168% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨266 (1,357 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 98% | |||
Clothes in Delhi (India) is 98% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,781 (14,196 ₦) | 4,186 ₦ | + 239% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,025 (15,441 ₦) | 7,917 ₦ | + 95% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,688 (18,828 ₦) | 8,477 ₦ | + 122% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,714 (13,856 ₦) | 16,375 ₦ | - 15% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Delhi (India) is 35% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨957,550 (4,887,968 ₦) | 2,000,000 ₦ | + 144% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (400 ₦) | 142 ₦ | + 182% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,404 (7,166 ₦) | 8,337 ₦ | - 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨219 (1,117 ₦) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Delhi (India) is about the same as in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨105 (533 ₦) | 1,086 ₦ | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨216 (1,105 ₦) | 2,484 ₦ | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨548 (2,797 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨294 (1,502 ₦) | 1,897 ₦ | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨147 (749 ₦) | 680 ₦ | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨323 (1,651 ₦) | 941 ₦ | + 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨91 (462 ₦) | 230 ₦ | + 101% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨66 (337 ₦) | 302 ₦ | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨232 (1,186 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 6% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,109 (5,659 ₦) | 2,604 ₦ | + 117% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨748 (3,817 ₦) | 2,667 ₦ | + 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,260 (16,642 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,966 (15,139 ₦) | 20,500 ₦ | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨730 (3,727 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 148% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨251 (1,282 ₦) | 300 ₦ | + 327% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨285 (1,454 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 296% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,730 (202,808 ₦) | 200,000 ₦ | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.90 (20 ₦) | 100 ₦ | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,507 (12,799 ₦) | 6,467 ₦ | + 98% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨335 (1,708 ₦) | 350 ₦ | + 388% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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