How expensive is Hyderabad compared to the rest of India?

Hyderabad ranks #553 out of 577 cities globally. It is 4.2% more expensive than the India average, based on 28 cities. The rent index is 6.0 and local purchasing power is 164.6.

What is the average rent in Hyderabad?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Hyderabad city centre costs approximately INR 21,795 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to INR 12,403 (saving 43%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around INR 58,894.

Is Hyderabad affordable to live in?

Hyderabad is very affordable by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are expensive, and local purchasing power is very strong.

🇮🇳 India · 2026

Koszty Utrzymania w Hyderabad

4.2% powyżej średniej India

Pozycja #553 z 577 miast · Droższe niż 4.2% miast na świecie

+4.2%

Koszty utrzymania

+11.1%

Czynsz

+7.8%

Artykuły spożywcze

+117.4%

Siła nabywcza

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Ceny wynajmu w Hyderabad

Mieszkanie	Centrum miasta	Poza centrum	Oszczędzasz
1 pokój	INR 21,795/mo ≈ $230	INR 12,403/mo ≈ $131	43%
3 pokoje	INR 58,894/mo ≈ $621	INR 31,540/mo ≈ $332	46%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★ Low Confidence

Hyderabad has a cost of living index of 12.5 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

12.5

Index

Sources

3.8

Gap between sources