Cost of living in Delhi (India) is 70% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 70% | |||
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| Food in Delhi (India) is 70% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Delhi | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨326 ($3.78) | $22 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨330 ($3.81) | $11 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨176 ($2.04) | $6 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨62 ($0.72) | $0.91 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨92 ($1.06) | $4.15 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 ($0.58) | $4.11 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨235 ($2.72) | $6 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨169 ($1.96) | $3.60 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 ($0.35) | $1.69 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨147 ($1.70) | $5.89 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨871 ($10) | $18 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨119 ($1.37) | $2.78 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 ($0.49) | $1.65 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Delhi (India) is 78% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Delhi | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨55,629 ($643) | $2,449 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨27,546 ($319) | $1,797 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,311 ($61) | $276 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,630 ($262) | $1,445 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,781 ($148) | $1,138 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,647 ($31) | $142 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨602 ($7) | $57 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨25,720 ($298) | $277 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,544 ($110) | $150 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨452 ($5.22) | $11 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨416 ($4.81) | $19 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Delhi (India) is 38% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Delhi | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,784 ($32) | $52 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,050 ($35) | $50 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,113 ($48) | $90 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,976 ($34) | $108 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Delhi (India) is 60% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Delhi | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,197,300 ($25,416) | $29,646 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨100 ($1.15) | $0.84 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,011 ($12) | $65 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨236 ($2.74) | $14 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 71% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Delhi | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨82 ($0.95) | $8 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨323 ($3.74) | $29 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨975 ($11) | $98 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨393 ($4.54) | $7 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨189 ($2.19) | $3.23 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨253 ($2.92) | $5.87 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨204 ($2.36) | $4.33 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 ($0.82) | $1.91 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨233 ($2.69) | $21 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 71% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Delhi | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,669 ($19) | $50 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨758 ($9) | $27 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,497 ($17) | $325 | - 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,128 ($25) | $76 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨546 ($6) | $11 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨176 ($2.04) | $8 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨303 ($3.51) | $5.26 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨44,370 ($513) | $416 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.33 ($0.04) | $0.75 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,811 ($21) | $41 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨326 ($3.77) | $8 | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 70% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 497 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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