Cost of living comparison
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Redwood City vs. Delhi Cost of Living Summary
Redwood City is 9.5 times more expensive than Delhi.
- Restaurants
- pay 7.6 times more in Redwood City
- Groceries
- pay 5.9 times more in Redwood City
- Transportation
- pay 3.7 times more in Redwood City
- Housing
- pay 12.1 times more in Redwood City
- Childcare
- pay 30.7 times more in Redwood City
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 4.7 times more in Redwood City
- Clothing
- pay 86.1% more in Redwood City
Redwood City vs. Delhi Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Redwood City instead of Delhi, you would:
pay 7.6 times more for restaurants
Delhi | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $5.64 ₹531.94 | $30.00 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $3.95 ₹372.36 | $14.50 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $0.48 ₹45.28 | $3.30 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $0.17 ₹16.33 | $2.50 | |
Delhi vs. Redwood City - Cost of restaurants
pay 5.9 times more for groceries
Delhi | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $0.56 ₹53.13 | $5.06 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $2.34 ₹220.38 | $8.45 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $2.91 ₹274.43 | $5.85 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $1.09 ₹102.68 | $8.00 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $1.59 ₹149.95 | $6.63 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.90 ₹85.33 | $3.22 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.36 ₹33.82 | $1.31 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.46 ₹43.75 | $2.37 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.26 ₹24.13 | $2.26 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.17 ₹16.46 | $1.67 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.23 ₹21.23 | $1.81 | |
Delhi vs. Redwood City - Cost of groceries
pay 3.7 times more for transportation
Delhi | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $4.22 ₹398.36 | $4.75 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $11.27 ₹1,063.89 | $74.00 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $15,220.85 ₹1M | $36,753.89 | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $2.93 ₹276.61 | $14.09 | |
Delhi vs. Redwood City - Cost of transportation
pay 12.1 times more for housing
Delhi | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $8.34 ₹787.11 | $68.78 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $229.89 ₹21,692.91 | $4,250.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $139.05 ₹13,121.27 | $2,500.00 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $48.95 ₹4,619.22 | $174.09 | |
Delhi vs. Redwood City - Cost of housing
pay 30.7 times more for childcare
Delhi | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $71.33 ₹6,730.65 | $2,823.00 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $1,932.31 ₹182K | $42,000.00 | |
Delhi vs. Redwood City - Cost of childcare
pay 4.7 times more for entertainment and sports
Delhi | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $2.25 ₹212.78 | $8.00 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $2.11 ₹199.02 | $5.79 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $3.95 ₹372.36 | $10.45 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $21.60 ₹2,038.10 | $240.00 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $5.07 ₹478.75 | $17.00 | |
Delhi vs. Redwood City - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 86.1% more for clothing
Delhi | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $27.76 ₹2,619.16 | $56.67 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $34.10 ₹3,217.45 | $25.00 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $52.38 ₹4,942.98 | $95.00 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $40.89 ₹3,857.99 | $116.67 | |
Delhi vs. Redwood City - Cost of clothing
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