Cost of Living in New Delhi, India

New Delhi has a cost of living index of 23/100 (New York = 100). It is 77% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

23/100
Cost Index
$2,700/mo
Median Income
41/100
Safety Index
subtropical monsoon
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 22/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$270/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$150/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$600/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 20/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.45/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.85/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.65/kg
Dining OutScore: 22/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$3/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$15/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$3.5/meal
TransportationScore: 18/100
Monthly Transit Pass$12/month
One-Way Ticket$0.35/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.18/km
UtilitiesScore: 15/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$35/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$8/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$5/month
HealthcareScore: 35/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$20/visit
Dentist Visit$25/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$4/course
EntertainmentScore: 25/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$4/ticket
Theater Ticket$10/ticket
Museum Entry$3/ticket
FitnessScore: 25/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$15/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$5/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$2/entry
Personal CareScore: 20/100
Haircut (Men)$4/cut
Haircut (Women)$8/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$1.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 25/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$35/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$20/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$45/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

45 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
55/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Hauz Khas Village, Cyber Hub Gurugram, Khan Market

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Delhi cheap to live in?

New Delhi has a cost of living index of 23/100, where New York = 100. It is 77% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $460–$644 per month.

How much does rent cost in New Delhi?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of New Delhi costs approximately $270/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $150/month.

Is New Delhi good for digital nomads?

New Delhi has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 45 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in New Delhi?

The median net monthly salary in New Delhi is approximately $2,700 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does New Delhi compare to New York for cost of living?

New Delhi (cost index 23) is 77% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,925/month by moving from New York to New Delhi.

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