How expensive is Surat compared to the rest of India?

Surat ranks #555 out of 558 cities globally. It is 2.0% cheaper than the India average, based on 27 cities. The rent index is 6.1 and local purchasing power is 47.6.

What is the average rent in Surat?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Surat city centre costs approximately INR 17,370 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to INR 13,028 (saving 25%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around INR 30,255.

Is Surat affordable to live in?

Surat is average overall. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is very weak.

🇮🇳 India · #555 of 558 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Surat

2.0% below the India average

Ranked #555 of 558 cities · More expensive than 0.5% of cities worldwide

Compared to India average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Surat

Apartment	City Centre	Outside Centre	You Save
1-Bedroom	INR 17,370/mo ≈ $182	INR 13,028/mo ≈ $137	25%
3-Bedroom	INR 30,255/mo ≈ $317	INR 22,691/mo ≈ $238	25%

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living

-2.0% Average

Rent

+0.7% Average

Groceries

-1.5% Average

Restaurants

-1.3% Average

Purchasing Power

-27.7% Very weak

Living in Surat: What to Expect

Surat is average by global standards (ranked #555 of 558 cities). It is 2.0% cheaper than the India average, based on 27 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Groceries 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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