What is the cost of living in Guwahati?

The cost of living in Guwahati is 90.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 9.8). Groceries are 78.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 81.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately INR 9,504 per month. Local purchasing power index is 57.8 (NYC = 100).

🇮🇳 India · #572 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Guwahati?

Q: Should I move to Guwahati?

Guwahati, India has a cost of living 90.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 9.8). It is ranked #572 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 57.8 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

90.2% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-90.2%

vs NYC

INR 9,504

1-BR, city centre (estimated)

57.8

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: Guwahati

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

9.8 Very affordable

Rent

3.3 Very affordable

Groceries

21.3 Very affordable

Restaurants

18.8 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

57.8 Weak

Estimated rent in Guwahati

1-BR, city centre INR 9,504/mo

1-BR, outside centre INR 5,536/mo

3-BR, city centre INR 16,511/mo

3-BR, outside centre INR 9,609/mo

Save by going outside centre 42% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

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