Cost of Living in Hyderabad, India

Hyderabad has a cost of living index of 12/100 (New York = 100). It is 88% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

12/100
Cost Index
$4,800/mo
Median Income
72/100
Safety Index
subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 35/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$250/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$150/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$500/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 25/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.82/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.56/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.68/kg
Dining OutScore: 22/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$3/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$14/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5.8/meal
TransportationScore: 20/100
Monthly Transit Pass$20/month
One-Way Ticket$0.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.35/km
UtilitiesScore: 22/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$30/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$8/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$6/month
HealthcareScore: 35/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$20/visit
Dentist Visit$30/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$5/course
EntertainmentScore: 28/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$4/ticket
Theater Ticket$15/ticket
Museum Entry$5/ticket
FitnessScore: 25/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$15/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$6/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$2/entry
Personal CareScore: 25/100
Haircut (Men)$5/cut
Haircut (Women)$12/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2/bottle
ClothingScore: 30/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$30/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$18/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$40/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

45 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
55/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Financial District

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hyderabad cheap to live in?

Hyderabad has a cost of living index of 12/100, where New York = 100. It is 88% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $420–$588 per month.

How much does rent cost in Hyderabad?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Hyderabad costs approximately $250/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $150/month.

Is Hyderabad good for digital nomads?

Hyderabad has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 45 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Hyderabad?

The median net monthly salary in Hyderabad is approximately $4,800 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

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

Hyderabad (cost index 12) is 88% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,200/month by moving from New York to Hyderabad.

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