Cost of living in Delhi, India vs Wuxi, China
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Delhi (India) is 29% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨517 (45元) | 46元 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨287 (25元) | 32元 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨153 (13元) | 13元 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (4.91元) | 16元 | - 70% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨76 (7元) | 15元 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (3.32元) | 7元 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨218 (19元) | 40元 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨119 (10元) | 15元 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (2.39元) | 8元 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨130 (11元) | 9元 | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,204 (105元) | 109元 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (7元) | 8元 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 (2.63元) | 10元 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Delhi (India) is 43% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,575 (3,530元) | 5,152元 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,178 (2,016元) | 3,017元 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,645 (404元) | 616元 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,531 (2,221元) | 3,977元 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,415 (1,341元) | 2,477元 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,363 (293元) | 1,059元 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨649 (56元) | 98元 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,554 (2,571元) | 2,789元 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,781 (764元) | 1,109元 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨344 (30元) | 34元 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨182 (16元) | 38元 | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Delhi (India) is 49% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,644 (230元) | 801元 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,917 (254元) | 402元 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,709 (323元) | 694元 | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,647 (230元) | 437元 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Delhi (India) is 33% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨949,239 (82,584元) | 167,519元 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (7元) | 7元 | - 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,584 (138元) | 224元 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨219 (19元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 71% | |||
Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 71% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨97 (8元) | 50元 | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨180 (16元) | 84元 | - 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨526 (46元) | 585元 | - 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨294 (26元) | 38元 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨141 (12元) | 53元 | - 77% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨324 (28元) | 45元 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (9元) | 9元 | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (6元) | 12元 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨259 (23元) | 42元 | - 47% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 32% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,111 (97元) | 141元 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨778 (68元) | 95元 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,260 (284元) | 852元 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,774 (241元) | 354元 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨730 (64元) | 65元 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨244 (21元) | 36元 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨270 (24元) | 33元 | - 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,768 (3,460元) | 2,900元 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.90 (0.34元) | 0.39元 | - 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,478 (216元) | 578元 | - 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨331 (29元) | 19元 | + 55% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 16,000元 in Wuxi you would need to make just about 9,733元 (₨111,875) in Delhi.
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