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India Cost of Living 2026

One of the most affordable countries in the world — street food from ₹30, rent from ₹8,000/month.

🏙️ City Comparison (Monthly, ₹)

City 1-BHK Rent Monthly Total
🏙️ Mumbai ₹25,000-₹50,000 ₹45,000-₹80,000
🏛️ Delhi NCR ₹15,000-₹30,000 ₹30,000-₹55,000
💻 Bangalore ₹15,000-₹30,000 ₹30,000-₹55,000
💻 Hyderabad ₹12,000-₹22,000 ₹25,000-₹40,000
🏖️ Chennai ₹12,000-₹20,000 ₹22,000-₹38,000
💻 Pune ₹12,000-₹22,000 ₹22,000-₹40,000
📚 Kolkata ₹8,000-₹15,000 ₹18,000-₹30,000

🍽️ Everyday Prices (₹)

🛒 Groceries

Rice (1kg): ₹50
Milk (1L): ₹55
Eggs (12): ₹80
Chicken (1kg): ₹250
Atta flour (1kg): ₹40
Vegetables: ₹30-80/kg

🍽️ Dining

Street food (samosa): ₹15-30
Thali meal: ₹80-150
Restaurant: ₹300-600
Biryani: ₹150-300
Chai: ₹10-20
Domino's pizza: ₹200-500

🚗 Transport

Metro: ₹10-60
Auto rickshaw (5km): ₹50-100
Ola/Uber (10km): ₹150-300
Bus: ₹5-30
Train (100km 2AC): ₹500-800
Petrol: ₹105/litre