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🇮🇳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

27

Cost Index

54

Safety Index

50

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.