Hyderabad ranks 6th of 10 priced cities in India on cost — $311 a month in essentials, 25% above Kochi, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,271 covers that 4.1×. 99.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at district level. PM2.5 averages 26 µg/m³ a year, 5× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 23°C, May 32°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $130 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $225 |
| Groceries | $51 |
| Dining out | $67 |
| Utilities | $48 |
| Local transport | $15 |
| Essentials / mo | $311 |
| Avg net salary | $1,271 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $318 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $591 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Hyderabad, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $2.87 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $15.67 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $5.22 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.11 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.09 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.70 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.49 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.16 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $0.79 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.56 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.70 |
| Eggs, 12 | $0.95 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $6.32 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.19 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.24 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $0.65 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.48 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.40 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.36 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.31 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.52 |
| Monthly transit pass | $14.63 |
| Taxi start | $0.84 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.52 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.13 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $40.08 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $8.28 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $4.21 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $20.92 |
| Cinema, one seat | $3.13 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Hyderabad has 99.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (district level). That is the 8th-highest of 10 India cities we track. India's national figure is 109.4, so Hyderabad runs 10 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.6°C | 22.9°C | 61% | 26% | 4 mm |
| Feb | 25.2°C | 25.4°C | 52% | 22% | 1 mm |
| Mar | 28.6°C | 29.6°C | 49% | 24% | 11 mm |
| Apr | 31.1°C | 33.2°C | 48% | 28% | 13 mm |
| May | 32.3°C | 34.8°C | 49% | 44% | 24 mm |
| Jun | 29°C | 31.9°C | 69% | 83% | 141 mm |
| Jul | 26.7°C | 29.4°C | 79% | 94% | 247 mm |
| Aug | 26.5°C | 29.5°C | 79% | 90% | 158 mm |
| Sep | 26.3°C | 29.9°C | 81% | 85% | 204 mm |
| Oct | 26°C | 29.3°C | 74% | 57% | 82 mm |
| Nov | 24.1°C | 25.8°C | 68% | 48% | 12 mm |
| Dec | 22.6°C | 23.4°C | 67% | 40% | 6 mm |
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