Cost of Living in Agra

Summary of cost of living in Agra, India:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,225.1 (₹116,344.6), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $341.1 (₹32,391.4), excluding rent.
  • Agra is 71.8% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Agra is, on average, 93.9% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $3.16 2.11-5.27
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $15.80 8.42-42.12
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $3.69 2.11-6.32
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $2.11 1.58-4.20
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $2.63 1.90-5.27
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $1.97 0.63-3.16
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $0.43 0.37-0.53
Bottled Water (12 oz) $0.14 0.11-0.21
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $0.74 0.63-0.84
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $0.49 0.42-0.57
White Rice (1 lb) $0.35 0.19-0.48
Eggs (12, Large Size) $1.11 0.76-1.52
Local Cheese (1 lb) $1.60 1.29-3.34
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $2.03 1.15-3.82
Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $3.30 1.19-4.78
Apples (1 lb) $0.72 0.29-1.15
Bananas (1 lb) $0.26 0.19-0.38
Oranges (1 lb) $0.38 0.19-0.72
Tomatoes (1 lb) $0.36 0.29-0.38
Potatoes (1 lb) $0.17 0.10-0.19
Onions (1 lb) $0.22 0.14-0.29
Lettuce (1 Head) $0.81 0.26-1.05
Bottled Water (50 oz) $0.29 0.21-0.32
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $7.37 5.27-10.53
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $1.40 1.26-1.58
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $2.63 1.58-3.16
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $5.05 3.16-5.05
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.32 0.16-0.53
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $15.80 5.27-21.06
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $0.32 0.26-1.05
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $0.34 0.34-0.85
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $1.26 1.05-2.63
Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.09 1.05-1.14
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $11,267.48 10,530.35-11,267.48
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $19,305.64 15,795.53-26,325.88
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $52.65 52.65-52.65
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $3.37 3.15-3.69
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $6.62 5.27-10.53
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership $17.55 5.27-21.06
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $13.16 5.27-21.06
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $3.16 2.11-4.21
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $35.10 21.06-52.65
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $1,184.66 421.21-2,106.07
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $33.35 8.42-52.65
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $19.74 10.53-31.59
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $50.90 31.59-84.24
Men's Leather Business Shoes $28.08 21.06-42.12
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $121.10 84.24-157.96
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $52.65 21.06-84.24
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $184.28 157.96-210.61
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $63.18
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $97.83 48.91-195.66
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $15.65 11.74-19.57
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $292.22
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 8.33 8.00-9.00

Prices in Agra

This city had 256 entries in the past 12 months by 17 different contributors.
Last update: 15 October 2026
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