Should I move to Delhi?

Delhi, India has a cost of living 78.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 21.7). It is ranked #532 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 71.2 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Delhi?

The cost of living in Delhi is 78.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 21.7). Groceries are 75.8% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 79.3% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately INR 20,806 per month. Local purchasing power index is 71.2 (NYC = 100).

🇮🇳 India · #532 of 558 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Delhi?

78.3% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-78.3%

vs NYC

INR 20,806

Uppskattad hyra i

71.2

Köpkraft

Moderate

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Delhi?

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Delhi

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

21.7 Very affordable

Hyra

7.3 Very affordable

Livsmedel

24.2 Very affordable

Restauranger

20.7 Very affordable

Köpkraft

71.2 Moderate

Uppskattad hyra i Delhi

1 rum — Stadskärna INR 20,806/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum INR 15,605/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna INR 36,268/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇮🇳 Hyderabad

India

CoL index 21.6

Jämför Hyderabad vs Delhi → →

🇮🇳 Bangalore

India

CoL index 21.9

Jämför Bangalore vs Delhi → →

🇮🇳 Ahmedabad

India

CoL index 21.5

Jämför Ahmedabad vs Delhi → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Delhi — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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