🇮🇳 India · #545 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Lucknow

2.5% below the India average

Ranked #545 of 546 cities · More expensive than 0.2% of cities worldwide

Compared to India average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Lucknow

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom INR 10,102/mo ≈ $105 INR 7,577/mo ≈ $79 25%
3-Bedroom INR 17,511/mo ≈ $182 INR 13,133/mo ≈ $137 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-2.5% Average
Rent
-1.9% Average
Groceries
-3.3% Average
Restaurants
-3.9% Average
Purchasing Power
-9.0% Weak

Living in Lucknow: What to Expect

Lucknow is average by global standards (ranked #545 of 546 cities). It is 2.5% cheaper than the India average, based on 28 cities.

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

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

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