Cost of Living

Hyderabad, India

Live cost-of-living data for Hyderabad — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
10/ 10090% cheaper than New York
-13% rent since Jul 2026
$1,192/mo
Median Income
60/100
Safety
30%
Income Tax
subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
22/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$218/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$148/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$565/month
Food & Groceries
18/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.72/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.55/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.6/kg
Transportation
12/100
Monthly Transit Pass$14/month
One-Way Ticket$0.53/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.32/km
Utilities
14/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$38/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$8/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$5/month
Healthcare
28/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$20/visit
Dentist Visit$30/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$4/course
Education
20/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$150/month
International Primary School (yearly)$5,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$150/course
Entertainment
20/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$3.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$10/ticket
Museum Entry$3/ticket
Clothing
22/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$35/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$20/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$50/pair
Personal Care
16/100
Haircut (Men)$5/cut
Haircut (Women)$12/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2/bottle
Dining Out
18/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$3/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$15/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$3/meal
Childcare
22/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$200/month
Babysitter (per hour)$3/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$6/pack
Fitness & Sports
20/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$20/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$8/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$2/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

89 Mbps
Internet Speed
$140
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
60/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Gachibowli, Banjara Hills, HITEC City

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hyderabad cheap to live in?

Hyderabad has a cost of living index of 10/100, where New York = 100. It is 90% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $360–$504 per month.

How much does rent cost in Hyderabad?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Hyderabad costs approximately $218/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $148/month.

Is Hyderabad good for digital nomads?

Hyderabad has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 89 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $140/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Hyderabad?

The median net monthly salary in Hyderabad is approximately $1,192 USD. The income tax rate is around 30%.

How does Hyderabad compare to New York for cost of living?

Hyderabad (cost index 10) is 90% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,250/month by moving from New York to Hyderabad.

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