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

Costul Vieții în Surat

Aproape de media din India

Locul #559 din 577 de orașe · Mai scump decât 3.1% din orașele din lume

+0.8%

Costul vieții

+9.3%

Chirie

-6.5%

Alimente

-35.8%

Putere de cumpărare

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Prețuri chirii în Surat

Apartament	Centrul orașului	În afara centrului	Economisești
1 cameră	INR 20,915/mo ≈ $218	INR 47,647/mo ≈ $496	-128%
3 camere	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