India
India's sprawling capital, a layered city of Mughal monuments, bustling bazaars, and spicy street food. Old Delhi's chaos and New Delhi's grandeur coexist in fascinating tension.
#181 of 250
61% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 568
Based on NYC = 100 index
Delhi is the 181. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 568 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is basic grocery basket, 85% below the median: milk (1 liter) $ 0.87, rice (1kg) $ 0.69. You also get off lightly on housing, utilities.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
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CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Delhi, India. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/delhi. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 252.01 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian property portals (per-listing) |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 551.28 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian property portals (per-listing) |
| Milk (1 liter) | 0.87 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Vishal Mega Mart, WFP food prices |
| Rice (1kg) | 0.69 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Vishal Mega Mart, WFP food prices |
| Oats (500g) | 1.41 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Vishal Mega Mart |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 0.41 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Onions (1kg) | 0.34 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Banana (1kg) | 0.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Lentils (1kg) | 1.09 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Vishal Mega Mart, WFP food prices |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 1.70 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Vishal Mega Mart |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.41 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Vishal Mega Mart, WFP food prices |
| Sugar (1kg) | 0.56 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Vishal Mega Mart, WFP food prices |
| Coffee (250g) | 8.66 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Vishal Mega Mart |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.32 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Vishal Mega Mart |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 1.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Vishal Mega Mart |
| Domestic Beer (0.5L) | 4.15 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| Imported Beer (0.33L) | 4.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| One-way Ticket | 0.12 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares (browser) |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.07 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | National fuel price sources |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 8.39 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian national operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 37.01 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains, Asia Entertainment Chains |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 13.13 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 0.44 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Global Local Pharmacies |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 0.38 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Global Local Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 36.65 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 41.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 16.08 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 15.54 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-05 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
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