Cost of living in Delhi, India vs Xiangfan, China
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Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in Delhi (India) is 31% more expensive than in Xiangfan (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨516 (46元) | 10元 | + 357% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (26元) | 22元 | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨164 (15元) | 10元 | + 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (4.90元) | 12元 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨75 (7元) | 13元 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (3.42元) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨262 (23元) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨114 (10元) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (2.45元) | 2.96元 | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨123 (11元) | 3.79元 | + 188% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,182 (105元) | 80元 | + 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (7元) | 7元 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (2.80元) | - | - | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Delhi (India) is 6% more expensive than in Xiangfan (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,491 (3,585元) | 2,000元 | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,462 (2,077元) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,645 (411元) | 200元 | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,531 (2,260元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,415 (1,365元) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,363 (298元) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨649 (57元) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,554 (2,617元) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,781 (777元) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨344 (30元) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨182 (16元) | 50元 | - 68% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Delhi (India) is 13% more expensive than in Xiangfan (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,451 (217元) | 300元 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,149 (279元) | 199元 | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,546 (314元) | 400元 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,647 (234元) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Delhi (India) is 7% cheaper than in Xiangfan (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨950,307 (84,136元) | 150,000元 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (7元) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,584 (140元) | 100元 | + 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨217 (19元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Delhi (India) is about the same as in Xiangfan (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨97 (9元) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨180 (16元) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨526 (47元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨294 (26元) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨141 (12元) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨324 (29元) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (9元) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (6元) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨259 (23元) | 20元 | + 15% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Delhi (India) is about the same as in Xiangfan (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,111 (98元) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨778 (69元) | 50元 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,260 (289元) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,774 (246元) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨730 (65元) | 35元 | + 85% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨244 (22元) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨270 (24元) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,362 (3,131元) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.90 (0.35元) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,478 (219元) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨324 (29元) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 6,812元 (₨76,944) in Delhi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 6,400元 in Xiangfan.
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