What is the cost of living in Bhubaneswar?

The cost of living in Bhubaneswar is 89.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 10.5). Groceries are 77.8% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 85.6% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately INR 14,049 per month. Local purchasing power index is 61.9 (NYC = 100).

🇮🇳 India · #569 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Bhubaneswar?

Q: Should I move to Bhubaneswar?

Bhubaneswar, India has a cost of living 89.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 10.5). It is ranked #569 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 61.9 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

89.5% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-89.5%

vs NYC

INR 14,049

1-BR, city centre

61.9

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: Bhubaneswar

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

10.5 Very affordable

Rent

3.4 Very affordable

Groceries

22.2 Very affordable

Restaurants

14.4 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

61.9 Moderate

Rent in Bhubaneswar

1-BR, city centre INR 14,049/mo

1-BR, outside centre INR 8,287/mo

3-BR, city centre INR 30,069/mo

3-BR, outside centre INR 18,226/mo

Save by going outside centre 41% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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