What is the cost of living in Indore?

The cost of living in Indore is 89.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 10.1). Groceries are 79.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 84.8% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately INR 15,132 per month. Local purchasing power index is 58.5 (NYC = 100).

🇮🇳 India · #571 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Indore?

Q: Should I move to Indore?

Indore, India has a cost of living 89.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 10.1). It is ranked #571 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 58.5 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

89.9% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-89.9%

vs NYC

INR 15,132

1-BR, city centre

58.5

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: Indore

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

10.1 Very affordable

Rent

3.6 Very affordable

Groceries

21.0 Very affordable

Restaurants

15.2 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

58.5 Weak

Rent in Indore

1-BR, city centre INR 15,132/mo

1-BR, outside centre INR 8,316/mo

3-BR, city centre INR 32,382/mo

3-BR, outside centre INR 18,771/mo

Save by going outside centre 45% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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