India
Live cost-of-living data across 6 cities in India — average cost index 15/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 8 to 24. Sourced by AI, refreshed regularly.
Cost of living by city in India
Ranked cheapest first. Cost index anchored to New York = 100.
Frequently asked questions
Is India cheap to live in?
Across 6 cities in India, the average cost-of-living index is 15 (New York = 100) — from 8 in Chennai to 24 in Bangalore. It's meaningfully cheaper than the US and Western Europe.
What is the cheapest city in India?
Chennai is the most affordable city we track in India, with a cost-of-living index of 8 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $122/month.
How much does it cost to live in India per month?
A single person can live comfortably in the cheaper cities of India for roughly $160–$224/month. Costs scale up toward Bangalore. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.
Compare Chennai with anywhere
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