How expensive is Surat compared to the rest of India?

Surat ranks #559 out of 577 cities globally. It is 0.8% more expensive than the India average, based on 28 cities. The rent index is 5.9 and local purchasing power is 48.6.

What is the average rent in Surat?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Surat city centre costs approximately INR 20,915 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to INR 47,647 (saving -128%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around INR 36,121.

Is Surat affordable to live in?

Surat is very affordable by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is very weak.

🇮🇳 India · 2026

Coste de Vida en Surat

Cerca del promedio de India

Posición #559 de 577 ciudades · Más cara que el 3.1% de las ciudades del mundo

+0.8%

Coste de Vida

+9.3%

Alquiler

-6.5%

Supermercado

-35.8%

Poder Adquisitivo

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Precios de Alquiler en Surat

Apartamento	Centro	Fuera del Centro	Ahorras
1 Dormitorio	INR 20,915/mo ≈ $218	INR 47,647/mo ≈ $496	-128%
3 Dormitorios	INR 36,121/mo ≈ $376	INR 19,245/mo ≈ $200	47%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Surat has a cost of living index of 12.2 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. LivingCost is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

12.2

Index

Sources

0.4

Gap between sources