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Delhi
Delhi, India — cost-of-living and salary purchasing-power profile with a price-level index of 28.0 (New York City = 100).
Key figures
| Price level index | 28.0 |
|---|---|
| Rent index | 16.0 |
| Population | 16,787,000 |
About Delhi
Delhi has a composite price-level index of 28.0 (New York City = 100) and a rent index of 16.0, making it a relatively affordable city. It is home to roughly 16.8 million people and uses the INR. The calculators below convert any salary to and from Delhi so you can judge a move in real purchasing-power terms rather than raw currency.
The comparisons below show how Delhi stacks up against the alternatives people most often weigh against it, with the specific numbers laid out side by side.
Frequently asked questions
How expensive is Delhi?
Delhi has a composite price-level index of 28.0 (NYC = 100) and a rent index of 16.0.
What currency is used in Delhi?
Delhi uses the INR.
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Last updated 2026-06-01