🇮🇳Cost of Living in Hyderabad

India · Population: 10,000,000 · Cost Index: 27/100

Cost of Living in Hyderabad

India · Asia

Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana and a major technology hub known as Cyberabad, housing offices of major global IT companies. The city is famous for its Mughal-era landmarks like the Charminar and its rich biryani culinary tradition.

10,000,000

Population

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Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $680 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $390.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$320.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$180.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$680.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$380.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $2.61

Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)

$2.20

Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)

$12.00

McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)

$4.20

Milk (1 liter)(per liter)

$0.65

Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)

$0.40

Rice (1 kg)(per kg)

$0.55

Eggs (12)(per dozen)

$1.10

Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)

$2.80

Apples (1 kg)(per kg)

$1.70

Banana (1 kg)(per kg)

$0.50

Transportation

Avg: $4.08

Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)

$18.00

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)

$0.25

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)

$0.50

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)

$0.40

Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)

$1.25

Utilities

Avg: $18.67

Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)

$42.00

Mobile Phone Plan(per month)

$4.00

Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)

$10.00

Healthcare

Avg: $7.33

Doctor Visit(per visit)

$8.00

Dentist Visit(per visit)

$10.00

Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)

$4.00

Entertainment

Avg: $6.33

Fitness Club Monthly(per month)

$18.00

Cinema Ticket(per ticket)

$2.50

Cappuccino(per cup)

$1.80

Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)

$3.00

Clothing

Avg: $34.00

Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)

$30.00

Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)

$17.00

Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)

$55.00

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Quick Facts

Currency: INR
Language: Telugu
Cost Index: 27/100
Safety Index: 54/100
Quality of Life: 50/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.