What is the cost of living in Vadodara?

The cost of living in Vadodara is 87.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 12.5). Groceries are 77.2% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 86.3% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately INR 13,889 per month. Local purchasing power index is 84.5 (NYC = 100).

🇮🇳 India · #554 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Vadodara?

Q: Should I move to Vadodara?

Vadodara, India has a cost of living 87.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 12.5). It is ranked #554 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 84.5 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

87.5% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-87.5%

vs NYC

INR 13,889

1-BR, city centre

84.5

Purchasing Power

Moderate

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: Vadodara

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

12.5 Very affordable

Rent

3.3 Very affordable

Groceries

22.8 Very affordable

Restaurants

13.7 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

84.5 Moderate

Rent in Vadodara

1-BR, city centre INR 13,889/mo

1-BR, outside centre INR 7,259/mo

3-BR, city centre INR 28,693/mo

3-BR, outside centre INR 19,619/mo

Save by going outside centre 48% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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