What is the cost of living in Dehradun?

The cost of living in Dehradun is 87.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 12.4). Groceries are 78.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 83.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately INR 20,626 per month. Local purchasing power index is 57.6 (NYC = 100).

🇮🇳 India · #554 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Dehradun?

Q: Should I move to Dehradun?

Dehradun, India has a cost of living 87.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 12.4). It is ranked #554 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 57.6 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

87.6% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-87.6%

vs NYC

INR 20,626

1-BR, city centre

57.6

Purchasing Power

Weak

Purchasing Power

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

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Cost breakdown: Dehradun

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

12.4 Very affordable

Rent

4.8 Very affordable

Groceries

21.3 Very affordable

Restaurants

16.3 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

57.6 Weak

Rent in Dehradun

1-BR, city centre INR 20,626/mo

1-BR, outside centre INR 14,791/mo

3-BR, city centre INR 39,370/mo

3-BR, outside centre INR 24,995/mo

Save by going outside centre 28% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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