What is the cost of living in Surat?

The cost of living in Surat is 87.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 12.2). Groceries are 78.4% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 84.0% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately INR 20,915 per month. Local purchasing power index is 48.6 (NYC = 100).

🇮🇳 India · #558 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Surat?

Q: Should I move to Surat?

Surat, India has a cost of living 87.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 12.2). It is ranked #558 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 48.6 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

87.8% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-87.8%

vs NYC

INR 20,915

1-BR, city centre

48.6

Purchasing Power

Weak

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: Surat

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

12.2 Very affordable

Rent

5.9 Very affordable

Groceries

21.6 Very affordable

Restaurants

16.0 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

48.6 Weak

Rent in Surat

1-BR, city centre INR 20,915/mo

1-BR, outside centre INR 47,647/mo

3-BR, city centre INR 36,121/mo

3-BR, outside centre INR 19,245/mo

Save by going outside centre -128% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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