City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Delhi vs London — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Delhi
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 20.6 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Delhi.
London
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Delhi | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $768 | $906 | $138 |
| Groceries | $293 | $171 | +$122 |
| Dining Out | $199 | $136 | +$63 |
| Transportation | $33 | $46 | $13 |
| Utilities | $91 | $105 | $14 |
| Other / Misc | $116 | $136 | $20 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Delhi
$1,500
per month
London equivalent
$5,308
per month
You'd need $5,308/mo in London to match $1,500/mo in Delhi.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Delhi on $1,500/month?
Living in Delhi on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$768 to rent, $293 to groceries, $199 to dining.
Can I live in London on $1,500/month?
In London, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $906 rent, $171 groceries, $136 dining.
Is Delhi or London cheaper?
Delhi is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Delhi 20.6 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Delhi worth in London?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Delhi equals ~$5,308/mo in London using COL adjustment.