4.1% above the India average
Ranked #551 of 577 cities · More expensive than 4.5% of cities worldwide
Compared to India average · See India ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | INR 25,849/mo ≈ $269 | INR 14,818/mo ≈ $154 | 43% |
| 3-Bedroom | INR 69,401/mo ≈ $723 | INR 37,776/mo ≈ $394 | 46% |
Delhi has a cost of living index of 12.6 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 4 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Delhi is very affordable by global standards (ranked #551 of 577 cities). It is 4.1% more expensive than the India average, based on 28 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is expensive. The best value is groceries and the priciest is rent.
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