Cost of Living in Ahmedabad
Summary of cost of living in Ahmedabad, India:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,232.5$ (112,107.9₹), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 345.4$ (31,419.3₹), excluding rent.
- Ahmedabad is 69.6% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Ahmedabad is, on average, 87.2% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 3.30 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 16.49 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 4.39 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 3.16 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.50 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.33 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 0.43 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.17 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.73 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.51 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.38 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1.08 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.50 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.71 $ | |
| Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 2.71 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.90 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.34 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.61 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.28 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.19 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.21 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.60 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.31 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.15 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.66 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 3.85 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.25 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 8.25 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.10 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 0.44 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 1.92 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.07 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 13,192.26 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 25,407.32 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 50.80 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 4.22 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 7.55 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 13.31 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 8.45 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 3.85 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 42.80 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 1,474.14 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 21.62 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 23.85 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 54.00 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 31.69 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 161.61 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 120.93 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 385.95 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 243.89 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 83.13 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 55.89 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 489.45 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.87 | |
Prices in Ahmedabad
This city had 688 entries in the past 12 months by 68 different contributors.
Last update: 15 January 2026
Last update: 15 January 2026
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
Vinod Sharma
on Jun 14, 2023:
Its strange to observe that rent for 1 bhk both in city center and outskirt areas are mentioned over 30% more when compared to corresponding 3bhk data for city center and outskirt. This should be the other way round. Request administrator to review.