Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. India
Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.
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DelhiTable of contents
Grocery
United States vs. India - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.88 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in India.
Apples (1kg)
One kilogram of apples costs 21.88 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 5.55 PLN (1.48 USD) in India. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in India.
Banana (1kg)
1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.95 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 2.57 PLN (0.69 USD) in India. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in India.
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 67.43 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 37.21 PLN (9.93 USD) in India. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in India.
Buffalo Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 65.26 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 13.31 PLN (3.55 USD) in India. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in India.
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 59.94 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 14.89 PLN (3.97 USD) in India. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in India.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.03 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 5.66 PLN (1.51 USD) in India. The price of this product is 53% lower in India.
Eggs (regular) (12)
You will pay 17.76 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.57 PLN (0.95 USD) in India. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in India.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.72 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 9.29 PLN (2.48 USD) in India. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in India.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 93.62 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 127.74 PLN (34.1 USD) in India. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in the United States.
Lettuce (1 head)
One head of lettuce costs 10.64 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 2.45 PLN (0.65 USD) in India. The price of this product is 77% lower in India.
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.83 PLN (0.49 USD) in India. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in India.
Local Cheese (1kg)
One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.6 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 14.53 PLN (3.88 USD) in India. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in India.
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
One liter of milk costs 4.68 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 2.63 PLN (0.7 USD) in India. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in India.
Onion (1kg)
One kilogram of onions costs 14.61 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.46 PLN (0.39 USD) in India. The price of this product is 90% lower in India.
Oranges (1kg)
One kilogram of oranges costs 19.97 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 3.39 PLN (0.9 USD) in India. The price of this product is 83% lower in India.
Potato (1kg)
One kilogram of potatoes costs 15.96 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.25 PLN (0.33 USD) in India. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in India.
Rice (white), (1kg)
One kilogram of white rice costs 30.79 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 3.01 PLN (0.8 USD) in India. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in India.
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.64 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 66.94 PLN (17.87 USD) in India. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in the United States.
Tomato (1kg)
One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.41 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.93 PLN (0.51 USD) in India. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in India.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.37 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 1.26 PLN (0.34 USD) in India. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in India.
Restaurant
United States vs. India - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.45 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in India.
Cappuccino (regular)
For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 19.55 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 6.4 PLN (1.71 USD) in India. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in India.
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.49 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.74 PLN (0.46 USD) in India. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in India.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.97 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 6.57 PLN (1.75 USD) in India. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in India.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 37.46 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 13.13 PLN (3.51 USD) in India. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in India.
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 44.95 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 15.32 PLN (4.09 USD) in India. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in India.
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 374.62 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 78.8 PLN (21.04 USD) in India. The price of this product is 79% lower in India.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.65 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 16.42 PLN (4.38 USD) in India. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in India.
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.24 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.74 PLN (0.2 USD) in India. The price of this product is 91% lower in India.
Fuel
United States vs. India - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.22 times less for fuel in the United States than in India.
Diesel 1L
A liter of diesel costs 3.55 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 4.03 PLN (1.08 USD) in India. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in the United States.
Gasoline 1L
A liter of gasoline costs 3.44 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 4.5 PLN (1.2 USD) in India. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in the United States.
LPG 1L
Transportation
United States vs. India - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 13.77 times more for transportation in the United States than in India.
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 483.25 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 36.55 PLN (9.76 USD) in India. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in India.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.3 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 1.75 PLN (0.47 USD) in India. The price of this product is 83% lower in India.
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 112.38 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 4.38 PLN (1.17 USD) in India. The price of this product is 96.1% lower in India.
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.97 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.88 PLN (0.23 USD) in India. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in India.
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.86 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 2.19 PLN (0.58 USD) in India. The price of this product is 87% lower in India.
Sports & entertainment
United States vs. India - costs related to entertainment and sports.
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 67.43 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 17.51 PLN (4.67 USD) in India. The price of this product is 74% lower in India.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 368.1 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 76.25 PLN (20.35 USD) in India. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in India.
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 142.35 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 29.03 PLN (7.75 USD) in India. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in India.
Flats for rent
United States vs. India - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 14.13 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in India.
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 14237 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 833.32 PLN (222.45 USD) in India. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in India.
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre
For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 8917 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 494.64 PLN (132.04 USD) in India. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in India.
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 26576 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 2107 PLN (562.57 USD) in India. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in India.
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 15387 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1173 PLN (313.2 USD) in India. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in India.
Flats for sale
United States vs. India - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.16 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in India.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre
For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 53487 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 8895 PLN (2374.3 USD) in India. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in India.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 34746 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 3427 PLN (914.91 USD) in India. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in India.
Salary
United States vs. India - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 10.54 times higher than in India.
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
The average monthly salary after taxes is 22466 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 2132 PLN (569.23 USD) in India. The average salary is 90.5% lower in India.
Hotels
United States vs. India - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.
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Two stars
Three stars
Four stars
Five stars
Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • India: 20 cities, 2405 hotels