Cost of living in Delhi, India vs Takasaki, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Delhi (India) is 45% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨516 (¥747) | ¥867 | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (¥420) | ¥667 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨164 (¥237) | ¥350 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (¥80) | ¥136 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨75 (¥109) | ¥240 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (¥56) | ¥400 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨262 (¥379) | ¥656 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨114 (¥165) | ¥700 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (¥40) | ¥250 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨123 (¥178) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,182 (¥1,712) | ¥1,500 | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (¥119) | ¥240 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (¥46) | ¥146 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Delhi (India) is 66% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,491 (¥58,648) | ¥126,011 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,462 (¥33,983) | ¥75,942 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,645 (¥6,728) | ¥20,058 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,531 (¥36,980) | ¥80,000 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,415 (¥22,327) | ¥60,000 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,363 (¥4,872) | ¥15,000 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨649 (¥939) | ¥6,370 | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,554 (¥42,807) | ¥130,000 | - 67% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,781 (¥12,719) | ¥15,000 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨344 (¥499) | ¥900 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨182 (¥264) | ¥2,000 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Delhi (India) is about the same as in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,451 (¥3,551) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,149 (¥4,561) | ¥4,000 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,546 (¥5,136) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,647 (¥3,834) | ¥12,000 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Delhi (India) is 5% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨950,307 (¥1,376,463) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (¥112) | ¥146 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,584 (¥2,295) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨217 (¥315) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Delhi (India) is about the same as in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨97 (¥141) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨180 (¥261) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨526 (¥762) | ¥950 | - 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨294 (¥426) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨141 (¥204) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨324 (¥470) | ¥350 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (¥145) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (¥100) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨259 (¥375) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 37% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,111 (¥1,609) | ¥7,000 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨778 (¥1,127) | ¥2,800 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,260 (¥4,722) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,774 (¥4,018) | ¥1,800 | + 123% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨730 (¥1,057) | ¥500 | + 111% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨244 (¥353) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨270 (¥391) | ¥600 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,362 (¥51,220) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.90 (¥6) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,478 (¥3,590) | ¥9,800 | - 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨324 (¥469) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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