Cost of living in Delhi, India vs Tanta, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Delhi (India) is 33% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨513 (E£ 109) | E£ 50 | + 119% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨286 (E£ 61) | E£ 30 | + 104% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨163 (E£ 35) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (E£ 12) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ₨75 (E£ 16) | E£ 17 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (E£ 8) | E£ 8 | + 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨262 (E£ 56) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨114 (E£ 24) | E£ 25 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (E£ 5.83) | E£ 6.00 | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨123 (E£ 26) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,192 (E£ 254) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (E£ 18) | E£ 9 | + 95% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (E£ 7) | E£ 5.00 | + 35% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Delhi (India) is 15% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,491 (E£ 8,640) | E£ 4,000 | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,462 (E£ 5,007) | E£ 3,000 | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,616 (E£ 985) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,531 (E£ 5,448) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,415 (E£ 3,289) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,363 (E£ 718) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨649 (E£ 138) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,554 (E£ 6,307) | E£ 1,300 | + 385% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,781 (E£ 1,874) | E£ 1,000 | + 87% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨344 (E£ 73) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨182 (E£ 39) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Delhi (India) is 6% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,451 (E£ 523) | E£ 300 | + 74% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,149 (E£ 672) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,546 (E£ 757) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,647 (E£ 565) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Delhi (India) is 17% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨950,307 (E£ 202,787) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (E£ 17) | E£ 8 | + 120% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,584 (E£ 338) | E£ 300 | + 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨217 (E£ 46) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Delhi (India) is about the same as in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨97 (E£ 21) | E£ 10 | + 108% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨180 (E£ 38) | E£ 50 | - 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨526 (E£ 112) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨294 (E£ 63) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨141 (E£ 30) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨324 (E£ 69) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (E£ 21) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (E£ 15) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨259 (E£ 55) | E£ 40 | + 38% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 20% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,111 (E£ 237) | E£ 100 | + 137% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨778 (E£ 166) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,260 (E£ 696) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,774 (E£ 592) | E£ 300 | + 97% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨730 (E£ 156) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨244 (E£ 52) | E£ 20 | + 160% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨270 (E£ 58) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,362 (E£ 7,546) | E£ 7,000 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.90 (E£ 0.83) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,478 (E£ 529) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨324 (E£ 69) | E£ 42 | + 64% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least E£ 12,916 (₨60,525) in Delhi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with E£ 11,000 in Tanta.
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