How expensive is Surat compared to the rest of India?

Surat ranks #558 out of 577 cities globally. It is 1.7% more expensive than the India average, based on 28 cities. The rent index is 5.9 and local purchasing power is 48.6.

What is the average rent in Surat?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Surat city centre costs approximately INR 20,915 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to INR 47,647 (saving -128%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around INR 36,121.

Is Surat affordable to live in?

Surat is very affordable by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is very weak.

🇮🇳 India · 2026

Levnadskostnader i Surat

Nära India-genomsnittet

Placering #558 av 577 städer · Dyrare än 3.3% av städerna i världen

+1.7%

Levnadskostnader

+9.3%

Hyra

-6.5%

Livsmedel

-35.8%

Köpkraft

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Hyrespriser i Surat

Lägenhet	Innerstad	Utanför centrum	Du sparar
1 rum	INR 20,915/mo ≈ $220	INR 47,647/mo ≈ $502	-128%
3 rum	INR 36,121/mo ≈ $381	INR 19,245/mo ≈ $203	47%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Surat has a cost of living index of 12.2 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. LivingCost is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

12.2

Index

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0.4

Gap between sources