🇮🇳 India · #532 of 558 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Delhi?

78.3% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-78.3%
vs NYC
INR 20,806
Estimated rent in
71.2
Purchasing Power
Moderate
Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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Cost breakdown — Delhi

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
21.7 Very affordable
Rent
7.3 Very affordable
Groceries
24.2 Very affordable
Restaurants
20.7 Very affordable
Purchasing Power
71.2 Moderate

Estimated rent in Delhi

1-BR — City centre INR 20,806/mo
1-BR — Outside centre INR 15,605/mo
3-BR — City centre INR 36,268/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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