Cheapest priced cityKochi$248 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityMumbai$593 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$152across 10 priced cities
Tourist stay signalNo visa-free entry for Western passports. e-Visa online for 174 nationalities: 30-day double entry, or 1-year/5-year multiple entry capped at 180 days a year.as of 2026-07
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| City | Essentials | 1-bed outside | 1-bed centre | Groceries | Dining | Utilities | Transport | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi | $248 | $106 | $188 | $51 | $36 | $41 | $14 | $464 |
| Kolkata | $250 | $88 | $153 | $48 | $50 | $58 | $6 | $389 |
| Chennai | $267 | $109 | $181 | $51 | $50 | $47 | $10 | $762 |
| Jaipur | $269 | $92 | $172 | $48 | $65 | $54 | $10 | $371 |
| Panaji | $282 | $132 | $174 | $52 | $63 | $29 | $6 | $188 |
| Hyderabad | $311 | $130 | $225 | $51 | $67 | $48 | $15 | $1,271 |
| Delhi | $347 | $148 | $251 | $52 | $86 | $51 | $10 | $546 |
| Bengaluru | $368 | $185 | $321 | $54 | $77 | $38 | $14 | $806 |
| Pune | $370 | $179 | $263 | $52 | $82 | $46 | $11 | $1,100 |
| Mumbai | $593 | $353 | $645 | $52 | $110 | $70 | $8 | $776 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
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