What is the cost of living in Ahmedabad?

The cost of living in Ahmedabad is 87.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 12.2). Groceries are 75.1% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 76.5% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately INR 18,228 per month. Local purchasing power index is 74.4 (NYC = 100).

🇮🇳 India · #558 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Ahmedabad?

Q: Should I move to Ahmedabad?

Ahmedabad, India has a cost of living 87.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 12.2). It is ranked #558 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 74.4 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

87.8% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-87.8%

vs NYC

INR 18,228

1-BR, city centre

74.4

Purchasing Power

Moderate

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Ahmedabad

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

12.2 Very affordable

Rent

4.7 Very affordable

Groceries

24.9 Very affordable

Restaurants

23.5 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

74.4 Moderate

Rent in Ahmedabad

1-BR, city centre INR 18,228/mo

1-BR, outside centre INR 10,968/mo

3-BR, city centre INR 43,402/mo

3-BR, outside centre INR 26,098/mo

Save by going outside centre 40% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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