🇮🇳 India · #514 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Hyderabad

Close to the India average

Ranked #514 of 538 cities · More expensive than 4.5% of cities worldwide

Compared to India average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Hyderabad

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom INR 16,175/mo ≈ $170 INR 12,131/mo ≈ $128 25%
3-Bedroom INR 28,164/mo ≈ $296 INR 21,123/mo ≈ $222 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+1.3% Average
Rent
+0.3% Average
Groceries
+0.6% Average
Restaurants
+2.3% Average
Purchasing Power
+93.5% Very strong

Living in Hyderabad: What to Expect

Hyderabad is average by global standards (ranked #514 of 538 cities). It is 1.3% more expensive 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 strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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