🇮🇳 India · #535 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Guwahati

2.1% below the India average

Ranked #535 of 538 cities · More expensive than 0.6% of cities worldwide

Compared to India average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Guwahati

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom INR 9,705/mo ≈ $102 INR 7,279/mo ≈ $77 25%
3-Bedroom INR 16,841/mo ≈ $177 INR 12,631/mo ≈ $133 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-2.1% Average
Rent
-2.0% Average
Groceries
-1.5% Average
Restaurants
-1.2% Average
Purchasing Power
-18.1% Weak

Living in Guwahati: What to Expect

Guwahati is average by global standards (ranked #535 of 538 cities). It is 2.1% cheaper than the India average, based on 26 cities.

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

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

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