How expensive is Surat compared to the rest of India?

Surat ranks #558 out of 577 cities globally. It is 1.7% 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

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Surat

Dicht bij het India-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #558 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 3.3% van de steden wereldwijd

+1.7%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

+9.3%

Huur

-6.5%

Boodschappen

-35.8%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Surat

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	INR 20,915/mo ≈ $220	INR 47,647/mo ≈ $502	-128%
3-Kamer	INR 36,121/mo ≈ $381	INR 19,245/mo ≈ $203	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

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0.4

Gap between sources