Pune, India

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Cost of living in Pune

Real monthly costs in Pune, India — USD, from the same data behind the Pro model.

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Pune ranks 9th of 10 priced cities in India on cost — $370 a month in essentials, 49% above Kochi, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,100 covers that 3.0×. 110.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at district level. PM2.5 averages 26.7 µg/m³ a year, 5× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 22°C, May 29°C.

Essentials / mo$370rent + bills + food + transit
Men per 100 women110.1ages 20–39, district level
Avg net salary$1,100monthly, after tax
Safety score59/100higher = safer

Monthly cost breakdown

Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.

ItemMonthly USD
Rent, 1-bed outside centre$179
Rent, 1-bed city centre$263
Groceries$52
Dining out$82
Utilities$46
Local transport$11
Essentials / mo$370
Avg net salary$1,100
Rent, 3-bed outside centre$400
Rent, 3-bed city centre$625

Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.

Everyday prices

What single items cost in Pune, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.

Eating out

ItemUSD
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$3.92
Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses$15.67
McMeal at McDonald's$5.22
Cappuccino, regular$2.31
Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught$2.61
Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle$3.92
Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L$0.52
Water, 0.33 L bottle$0.18

Groceries

ItemUSD
Milk, 1 L$0.73
White bread, 500 g$0.51
White rice, 1 kg$0.72
Eggs, 12$1.05
Local cheese, 1 kg$5.90
Chicken fillets, 1 kg$3.24
Apples, 1 kg$2.58
Bananas, 1 kg$0.67
Tomatoes, 1 kg$0.51
Potatoes, 1 kg$0.41
Onions, 1 kg$0.43
Water, 1.5 L bottle$0.31

Transport & bills

ItemUSD
One-way ticket, local transport$0.42
Monthly transit pass$11.49
Taxi start$0.42
Taxi, 1 km$0.26
Gasoline, 1 L$1.11
Basic utilities, 85 m² flat$38.30
Internet, 60 Mbps+$7.92
Mobile plan, monthly$3.78

Leisure

ItemUSD
Gym, monthly$20.71
Cinema, one seat$5.22

Dating-age sex ratio

Pune has 110.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (district level). That is the 4th-highest of 10 India cities we track. India's national figure is 109.4, so Pune runs 1 above 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.

Air qualityPM2.5 26.7µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month29°CMay
Coolest month22°CJan
Wettest month395 mmJul
MonthAvgFeelsHumidityCloudRain
Jan21.5°C21.9°C63%22%3 mm
Feb23.8°C24°C54%17%4 mm
Mar26.3°C27.3°C53%21%7 mm
Apr28.8°C31°C56%24%11 mm
May29°C32.4°C67%38%27 mm
Jun26.4°C30.3°C83%84%216 mm
Jul24.7°C28.1°C91%96%395 mm
Aug24.5°C27.8°C90%93%284 mm
Sep24.8°C28.7°C88%87%245 mm
Oct25.3°C28.8°C77%58%113 mm
Nov23.5°C25°C68%35%15 mm
Dec22.2°C23°C66%35%9 mm

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