Summary of The Cost of Living in India
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person across cities in India is $779.61 including rent, or $479.61 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) across cities in India is $1,094.89 including rent, or $794.89 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) across cities in India is $1,518.30 including rent, or $1,128.30 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living across cities in India ranges from $9,355.32 for a single person to $13,138.72 for a couple, and $18,219.58 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $5,755.32 for a single person to $9,538.72 for a couple, and $13,539.58 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living across cities in India, baseline monthly expenses range from $297.20 for a single person to $421.66 for a couple, and $590.16 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $177.20 for a single person to $301.66 for a couple, and $434.16 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living across cities in India, estimated monthly expenses range from $1,974.23 for a single person to $2,758.10 for a couple, and $3,798.71 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,224.23 for a single person to $2,008.10 for a couple, and $2,823.71 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person across cities in India is $540.00, which is 12.6% more than the average monthly cost of living and 204.7% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |