How expensive is Bhubaneswar compared to the rest of India?

Bhubaneswar ranks #568 out of 577 cities globally. It is 12.5% cheaper than the India average, based on 28 cities. The rent index is 3.4 and local purchasing power is 61.9.

What is the average rent in Bhubaneswar?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Bhubaneswar city centre costs approximately INR 14,049 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to INR 8,287 (saving 41%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around INR 30,069.

Is Bhubaneswar affordable to live in?

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

🇮🇳 India · 2026

Koszty Utrzymania w Bhubaneswar

12.5% poniżej średniej India

Pozycja #568 z 577 miast · Droższe niż 1.6% miast na świecie

-12.5%

Koszty utrzymania

-37.0%

Czynsz

-3.9%

Artykuły spożywcze

-18.2%

Siła nabywcza

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Ceny wynajmu w Bhubaneswar

Mieszkanie	Centrum miasta	Poza centrum	Oszczędzasz
1 pokój	INR 14,049/mo ≈ $148	INR 8,287/mo ≈ $87	41%
3 pokoje	INR 30,069/mo ≈ $317	INR 18,226/mo ≈ $192	39%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Bhubaneswar has a cost of living index of 10.5 (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.

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