What is the cost of living in Hyderabad?

The cost of living in Hyderabad is 87.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 12.5). Groceries are 75.1% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 79.9% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately INR 21,795 per month. Local purchasing power index is 164.6 (NYC = 100).

🇮🇳 India · #553 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Hyderabad?

Q: Should I move to Hyderabad?

Hyderabad, India has a cost of living 87.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 12.5). It is ranked #553 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 164.6 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

87.5% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is very strong.

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-87.5%

vs NYC

INR 21,795

1-BR, city centre

164.6

Purchasing Power

Very strong

Purchasing Power

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

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Cost breakdown: Hyderabad

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

12.5 Very affordable

Rent

6.0 Very affordable

Groceries

24.9 Very affordable

Restaurants

20.1 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

164.6 Very strong

Rent in Hyderabad

1-BR, city centre INR 21,795/mo

1-BR, outside centre INR 12,403/mo

3-BR, city centre INR 58,894/mo

3-BR, outside centre INR 31,540/mo

Save by going outside centre 43% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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