Cost of Living in India - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: India
Address: IN

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $294 (excluding rent), and $452 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $687 (excluding rent), and $984 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$2.57 ₹237

$1.17 ₹107

$5.84 ₹537

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$13.94 ₹1,282

$8.13 ₹748

$34.83 ₹3,205

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$4.18 ₹384

$3.57 ₹329

$5.96 ₹549

Cappuccino

$1.89 ₹174

$0.59 ₹54.2

$4.13 ₹380

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.41 ₹37.61

$0.22 ₹20.60

$0.56 ₹51.9

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.16 ₹14.91

$0.11 ₹10.53

$0.22 ₹20.18

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.95 ₹179

$1.14 ₹105

$4.01 ₹369

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.41 ₹314

$2.28 ₹209

$5.68 ₹522

Milk (1 liter)

$0.72 ₹66.0

$0.53 ₹49.05

$0.90 ₹83.0

White Bread (500g)

$0.48 ₹44.13

$0.28 ₹25.60

$0.78 ₹71.5

Rice (white) (1kg)

$0.69 ₹63.3

$0.46 ₹42.51

$1.14 ₹105

Eggs

$0.94 ₹86.3

$0.68 ₹62.9

$1.37 ₹126

Local Cheese (1kg)

$5.44 ₹501

$2.63 ₹242

$11.97 ₹1,101

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$3.07 ₹282

$1.71 ₹157

$5.03 ₹463

Apples (1kg)

$2.10 ₹193

$0.91 ₹83.6

$3.41 ₹314

Banana (1kg)

$0.76 ₹69.9

$0.49 ₹45.03

$1.46 ₹134

Oranges (1kg)

$1.09 ₹100

$0.48 ₹43.96

$2.37 ₹218

Tomato (1kg)

$0.57 ₹52.4

$0.24 ₹21.90

$0.96 ₹88.6

Potato (1kg)

$0.39 ₹36.32

$0.22 ₹20.37

$0.56 ₹51.4

Onion (1kg)

$0.46 ₹41.96

$0.22 ₹20.53

$0.74 ₹67.9

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.51 ₹46.98

$0.22 ₹20.39

$1.12 ₹103

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.36 ₹32.73

$0.24 ₹22.14

$0.43 ₹39.47

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$4.04 ₹371

$2.89 ₹266

$4.61 ₹424

Wine (Bottle)

$7.49 ₹690

$3.21 ₹296

$16.07 ₹1,478

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.91 ₹176

$1.19 ₹110

$2.99 ₹275

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.90 ₹267

$1.70 ₹156

$4.54 ₹418

Buffalo Round (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) (1kg)

$5.92 ₹544

$2.39 ₹220

$10.16 ₹935

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.33 ₹30.68

$0.16 ₹14.90

$0.67 ₹61.4

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$9.76 ₹898

$2.87 ₹264

$22.96 ₹2,113

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.90 ₹82.4

$0.34 ₹31.00

$1.67 ₹154

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.28 ₹25.48

$0.16 ₹14.94

$0.54 ₹50.1

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$1.72 ₹158

$1.15 ₹105

$2.41 ₹222

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.19 ₹109

$1.11 ₹102

$1.27 ₹117

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$14.1K ₹1.3M

$11.7K ₹1.1M

$19.9K ₹1.8M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$22.5K ₹2.1M

$18.5K ₹1.7M

$28.9K ₹2.7M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$40.74 ₹3,748

$23.49 ₹2,162

$88.5 ₹8,144

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$3.88 ₹357

$2.37 ₹218

$7.09 ₹652

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$7.85 ₹722

$5.76 ₹530

$11.53 ₹1,061

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$16.37 ₹1,507

$5.87 ₹540

$35.22 ₹3,241

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$7.84 ₹721

$3.56 ₹327

$12.26 ₹1,128

Cinema Ticket

$3.50 ₹322

$2.34 ₹215

$5.83 ₹536

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$69.0 ₹6,350

$28.90 ₹2,659

$173 ₹16.0K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$1,790 ₹164.7K

$823 ₹75.8K

$4,996 ₹459.7K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$24.98 ₹2,299

$11.43 ₹1,052

$45.77 ₹4,211

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$26.74 ₹2,460

$11.65 ₹1,072

$46.60 ₹4,288

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$46.21 ₹4,251

$23.58 ₹2,170

$82.6 ₹7,595

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$32.65 ₹3,004

$17.17 ₹1,579

$57.2 ₹5,266

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$179 ₹16.5K

$94.8 ₹8,724

$712 ₹65.5K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$112 ₹10.3K

$57.8 ₹5,314

$552 ₹50.8K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$411 ₹37.8K

$211 ₹19.4K

$1,828 ₹168.2K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$260 ₹24.0K

$140 ₹12.9K

$841 ₹77.4K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,267 ₹116.5K

$650 ₹59.8K

$6,749 ₹621.0K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$667 ₹61.3K

$408 ₹37.6K

$2,570 ₹236.5K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$450 ₹41.4K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

9.02

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: March 8, 2026

By City in India

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Abohar	145238	19	$239	$385	$635	$830	97.9	41.4
2	Adoni	184625	22	$376	$455	$858	$1,018	101.38	37.79
3	Agartala	400000	19	$294	$390	$659	$823	131.41	37.41
4	Agra	1500000	20	$282	$407	$674	$813	101.23	53.34
5	Ahmedabad	6352254	26	$346	$523	$799	$1,085	122.16	64.37
6	Ahmednagar	350859	22	$313	$424	$671	$890	33.36	47.51
7	Aizawl	291822	18	$274	$363	$715	$861	29.66	59.73
8	Ajmer	542600	17	$237	$338	$574	$712	30.38	61.65
9	Akola	425800	18	$285	$364	$580	$744	110.49	38.22
10	Alappuzha	177000	17	$266	$333	$546	$753	75.43	44.31
11	Aligarh	872575	19	$297	$378	$548	$755	164.24	39
12	Allahabad	5959798	17	$201	$341	$605	$735	229.32	58.74
13	Alwar	260000	19	$222	$368	$484	$773	263.8	59.83
14	Ambala	196000	20	$314	$408	$600	$884	18.28	60.52
15	Amravati	647000	18	$230	$347	$681	$765	166.06	41.56
16	Amritsar	1132761	19	$297	$383	$666	$810	110.38	58.01
17	Anand	198200	17	$287	$344	$605	$743	140.02	42.47
18	Anantapur	267161	18	$264	$350	$651	$747	14.54	53.22
19	Andaman Islands	-	20	$260	$386	$602	$836	42.55	45.24
20	Angul	-	17	$213	$335	$523	$704	180.82	34.68
21	Araria	60600	18	$250	$368	$572	$768	499.63	39.07
22	Asansol	500000	19	$251	$380	$632	$865	51.93	50.34
23	Aurangabad	1175116	19	$268	$393	$610	$839	266.87	57.36
24	Azamgarh	111000	18	$239	$363	$483	$779	45.18	35.02
25	Balaghat	-	19	$300	$380	$641	$848	51.53	33
26	Balasore	-	19	$304	$382	$645	$831	23.43	52.25
27	Banga	-	24	$366	$474	$875	$1,047	23.25	29.3
28	Bangalore	-	29	$349	$574	$810	$1,352	24.12	125.22
29	Bankura	137400	19	$308	$370	$560	$776	305.5	38.09
30	Baramulla	58053	19	$301	$393	$630	$824	181.59	29.78
31	Baraut	103700	19	$235	$379	$682	$850	140.79	61.6
32	Bareilly	898167	19	$268	$373	$516	$760	23.67	39.91
33	Bathinda	285813	19	$291	$386	$654	$833	50.99	69.72
34	Begusarai	250000	14	$220	$284	$599	$734	101.89	35.8
35	Belgaum	600000	18	$274	$365	$522	$848	315.06	40.39
36	Bellary	475000	22	$300	$439	$712	$988	115	51.29
37	Berhampur	-	18	$245	$370	$610	$746	171.76	37.05
38	Bhagalpur	410000	16	$229	$307	$624	$707	135.45	40.1
39	Bharuch, Gujarat	169000	25	$231	$484	$550	$860	104.02	50.67
40	Bhavnagar	593768	18	$250	$354	$532	$756	154.53	39.51
41	Bhilai	-	15	$209	$303	$564	$696	114.48	51.68
42	Bhimavaram	142184	19	$242	$382	$684	$836	138.9	37.63
43	Bhiwadi	104900	17	$284	$339	$602	$849	129.6	77.61
44	Bhopal	1800000	20	$285	$393	$652	$849	109.25	47.45
45	Bhubaneswar	100000	20	$285	$405	$643	$890	152.64	71.84
46	Bhuj	143200	18	$275	$356	$613	$888	67.91	40.83
47	Biaora	-	19	$289	$383	$665	$841	346.15	41.25
48	Bijapur	330000	18	$258	$360	$606	$819	119.32	27.76
49	Bikaner	647804	16	$278	$326	$536	$743	148.72	51.65
50	Bilaspur	115000	19	$279	$371	$556	$822	18.74	36.72

India Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in India - Frequently Asked Questions

India offers a broad price spectrum, so travelers, expats, and digital nomads can find solid value by choosing city and lifestyle carefully. Cost of Living in India is notably lower in many smaller cities and towns, while major metros like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, or Chennai can feel pricier, especially for premium housing or imported goods. You’ll win value by leaning into local markets, shared or long-stay housing, and seasonal travel between regions to tame swings. Transport is often economical when you favor trains, buses, and affordable metro options; food stays affordable when you cook at home or opt for street meals with common-sense hygiene. Tip: map your needs to a couple of neighborhoods and test stay durations before committing.

Daily life centers on choosing a home base that fits your work rhythm and budget. Housing options range from serviced apartments to coworking-friendly flats; in metro areas you may find shorter lease terms that suit travel plans. Food options span neighborhood markets, home cooking, and diverse street bites, with costs varying by district. For transport, trains and metros cover long distances affordably, while ride-hailing and bikes offer flexibility in busy corridors; errands are streamlined in well-connected neighborhoods. India living cost fluctuates with location and season, so you benefit from consolidating tasks to nearby amenities and negotiating longer stays. Tip: start with a one-month stay in a few neighborhoods to feel out routines before committing long-term.

Quality of life in India varies by city, season, and community. Create a simple budgeting framework: base rent, utilities, transportation, and flexible costs for activities; keep a buffer for seasonal travel and monsoon-related adjustments. Seasonality can shift prices in tourist hubs and festival periods, so plan ahead. For neighborhood fit, prioritize access to transit hubs, safe streets, coworking spaces, and expat networks; test different areas during workdays and weekends. Consider long-tail cost-saving tactics such as shared housing, local SIM plans, and kitchen-friendly accommodations. Tip: use a city-by-city checklist to compare neighborhoods on commute, safety, and amenities before settling in.