Delhi: Money & Costs

Currency

Name

Indian Rupee

Symbol

Rs

• Sample Price Guide

  small bottle of beer

  Rs 100.00

  small packet of cigarettes

  Rs 35.00

  cup of chai

  Rs 5.00

  soft drink

  Rs 10.00

  loaf of bread

  Rs 20.00

  12 glass bangles

  Rs 150.00

  litre of milk

  Rs 20.00

  prepaid taxi from airport to Parhaganj

  Rs 210.00

  Average Room Prices
  Low	Mid	High	Deluxe
  Rs130-400	Rs400-2000	Rs2000-7000	Rs7000+
  Average Meal Prices
  Low	Mid	High	Deluxe
  Rs30-50	Rs50-120	Rs120-450	Rs450+

• Tipping

  In tourist restaurants or hotels, where a service charge is usually tacked on in any case, tipping is optional. In smaller places, where there is no service charge added to the bill, a tip is appreciated (anything upwards of 10%, depending on how impressed you are).

  Tipping is not necessary for taxis or autorickshaws, but if you're going to be using a service repeatedly, an initial tip usually ensures standards are kept up. Keep things in perspective though; demands for baksheesh can quickly become never-ending. Ask yourself if it's really necessary or desirable to do so before shelling out.

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