What It Costs To Fill Your Belly In New Delhi
Just how far does a dollar go? We'll try to answer that question as part of an occasional series on what things cost around the world. In this installment, NPR's Julie McCarthy takes us on a gastronomic tour of New Delhi and tells us what you can buy for $5, $20 and $100.
With over a billion people, India's $1.7 trillion economy is as varied as its culture. But if you still think of it as a land of endless bargains, then you'd better think again.
The currency in Asia's third-largest economy took a nosedive this year, and the rising inflation that followed is taking a bite out of Indian wallets: Everything from fuel to clothing to food is getting costlier.
Outdoor street markets are the most economical way to shop in India. Like Europeans, Indians usually shop several times a week, but their purchasing power is dwindling: Wholesale vegetable prices have risen 18 percent from a year ago.
Still, there are lots of interesting options, no matter your budget. Here's a sampling:
What you can get for $5 or less
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