🇮🇳 India · #532 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Bhopal

Close to the India average

Ranked #532 of 538 cities · More expensive than 1.1% of cities worldwide

Compared to India average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Bhopal

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom INR 8,849/mo ≈ $93 INR 6,637/mo ≈ $70 25%
3-Bedroom INR 15,319/mo ≈ $161 INR 11,489/mo ≈ $121 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-1.5% Average
Rent
-2.3% Average
Groceries
+0.1% Average
Restaurants
-1.6% Average
Purchasing Power
-14.1% Weak

Living in Bhopal: What to Expect

Bhopal is average by global standards (ranked #532 of 538 cities). It is 1.5% cheaper than the India average, based on 26 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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