Cost of living in Delhi, India vs Tembisa, South Africa
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Delhi (India) is 29% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨516 (R 105) | R 60 | + 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (R 59) | R 50 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨164 (R 33) | R 31 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (R 11) | R 15 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨75 (R 15) | R 23 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (R 8) | R 13 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨262 (R 53) | R 41 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨114 (R 23) | R 14 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (R 5.57) | R 8 | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨123 (R 25) | R 14 | + 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,182 (R 241) | R 138 | + 75% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (R 17) | R 16 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (R 6) | R 5.00 | + 29% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Delhi (India) is 66% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,491 (R 8,260) | R 22,750 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,462 (R 4,786) | R 19,000 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,645 (R 948) | R 1,350 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,531 (R 5,208) | R 20,000 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,415 (R 3,145) | R 12,000 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,363 (R 686) | R 1,000 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨649 (R 132) | R 600 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,554 (R 6,029) | R 6,833 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,781 (R 1,791) | R 1,233 | + 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨344 (R 70) | R 78 | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨182 (R 37) | R 40 | - 7% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Delhi (India) is 18% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,451 (R 500) | R 700 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,149 (R 642) | R 717 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,546 (R 723) | R 1,167 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,647 (R 540) | R 800 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Delhi (India) is 15% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨950,307 (R 193,863) | R 294,500 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (R 16) | R 14 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,584 (R 323) | R 392 | - 18% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨217 (R 44) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 9% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨97 (R 20) | R 50 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨180 (R 37) | R 120 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨526 (R 107) | R 300 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨294 (R 60) | R 15 | + 300% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨141 (R 29) | R 19 | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨324 (R 66) | R 39 | + 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (R 20) | R 17 | + 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (R 14) | R 12 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨259 (R 53) | R 65 | - 19% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 17% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,111 (R 227) | R 289 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨778 (R 159) | R 109 | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,260 (R 665) | R 674 | - 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,774 (R 566) | R 768 | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨730 (R 149) | R 38 | + 289% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨244 (R 50) | R 26 | + 89% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨270 (R 55) | R 25 | + 117% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,362 (R 7,214) | R 3,632 | + 99% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.90 (R 0.80) | R 1.41 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,478 (R 506) | R 429 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨324 (R 66) | R 39 | + 68% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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