Cost of living in Delhi, India vs Tehran, Iran

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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Delhi (India) is 59% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨513 (﷼ 293,482) | ﷼ 649,011 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨286 (﷼ 163,691) | ﷼ 661,166 | - 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨163 (﷼ 93,308) | ﷼ 176,902 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (﷼ 31,587) | ﷼ 73,342 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨75 (﷼ 42,782) | ﷼ 186,850 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (﷼ 21,635) | ﷼ 90,113 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨262 (﷼ 149,639) | ﷼ 297,507 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨114 (﷼ 65,423) | ﷼ 111,735 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (﷼ 15,631) | ﷼ 74,331 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨123 (﷼ 70,214) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,192 (﷼ 682,054) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (﷼ 46,983) | ﷼ 87,444 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (﷼ 18,071) | ﷼ 37,201 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in Delhi (India) is 81% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,491 (﷼ 23,164,890) | ﷼ 139,735,000 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,462 (﷼ 13,422,769) | ﷼ 78,975,400 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,616 (﷼ 2,640,971) | ﷼ 3,931,470 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,531 (﷼ 14,606,573) | ﷼ 89,347,400 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,415 (﷼ 8,818,797) | ﷼ 67,664,600 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,363 (﷼ 1,924,213) | ﷼ 6,131,210 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨649 (﷼ 371,059) | ﷼ 601,914 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,554 (﷼ 16,907,930) | ﷼ 78,418,500 | - 78% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,781 (﷼ 5,023,675) | ﷼ 38,117,200 | - 87% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨344 (﷼ 197,018) | ﷼ 410,106 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨182 (﷼ 104,145) | ﷼ 649,031 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 71% | |||
Clothes in Delhi (India) is 71% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,451 (﷼ 1,402,417) | ﷼ 7,533,400 | - 81% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,149 (﷼ 1,801,467) | ﷼ 4,087,880 | - 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,546 (﷼ 2,028,485) | ﷼ 19,340,900 | - 90% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,647 (﷼ 1,514,527) | ﷼ 7,423,220 | - 80% | |
Transportation | - 77% | |||
Transportation in Delhi (India) is 77% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨950,307 (﷼ 543,677,085) | ﷼ 5,625,070,000 | - 90% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (﷼ 44,391) | ﷼ 30,859 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,584 (﷼ 906,486) | ﷼ 2,497,950 | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨217 (﷼ 124,362) | ﷼ 951,300 | - 87% | |
Personal Care | - 69% | |||
Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 69% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨97 (﷼ 55,695) | ﷼ 86,075 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨180 (﷼ 103,012) | ﷼ 328,377 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨526 (﷼ 300,913) | ﷼ 2,215,270 | - 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨294 (﷼ 168,374) | ﷼ 177,118 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨141 (﷼ 80,571) | ﷼ 286,899 | - 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨324 (﷼ 185,449) | ﷼ 336,369 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (﷼ 57,230) | ﷼ 188,276 | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (﷼ 39,577) | ﷼ 176,802 | - 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨259 (﷼ 148,223) | ﷼ 664,546 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 61% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,111 (﷼ 635,588) | ﷼ 1,381,610 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨778 (﷼ 445,317) | ﷼ 345,514 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,260 (﷼ 1,865,200) | ﷼ 2,473,340 | - 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,774 (﷼ 1,587,139) | ﷼ 2,909,430 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨730 (﷼ 417,685) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨244 (﷼ 139,539) | ﷼ 266,096 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨270 (﷼ 154,602) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,362 (﷼ 20,231,069) | ﷼ 95,318,400 | - 79% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.90 (﷼ 2,230) | ﷼ 9,092 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,478 (﷼ 1,417,789) | ﷼ 3,302,930 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨324 (﷼ 185,155) | ﷼ 374,450 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 73% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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