Cost of Living in Bhubaneswar

Summary of cost of living in Bhubaneswar, India:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,153.4$ (104,704.2₹), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 323.6$ (29,376.1₹), excluding rent.
  • Bhubaneswar is 76.5% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Bhubaneswar is, on average, 94.5% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 200.00 ₹ 100.00-500.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 1,000.00 ₹ 650.00-2,000.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 400.00 ₹ 300.00-500.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 155.00 ₹ 100.00-350.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 300.00 ₹ 240.00-500.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 136.00 ₹ 50.00-200.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 43.75 ₹ 30.00-70.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 13.57 ₹ 10.00-20.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 56.95 ₹ 40.00-65.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 39.99 ₹ 31.75-81.65
White Rice (1 lb) 23.15 ₹ 18.14-27.22
Eggs (12, Large Size) 85.43 ₹ 60.00-100.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 146.80 ₹ 50.00-226.80
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 110.53 ₹ 90.72-127.01
Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 310.43 ₹ 226.80-385.55
Apples (1 lb) 87.52 ₹ 29.48-127.01
Bananas (1 lb) 29.88 ₹ 22.68-45.36
Oranges (1 lb) 57.69 ₹ 27.22-136.08
Tomatoes (1 lb) 23.81 ₹ 11.34-36.29
Potatoes (1 lb) 15.47 ₹ 9.07-20.41
Onions (1 lb) 21.84 ₹ 13.61-29.48
Lettuce (1 Head) 42.67 ₹ 30.00-50.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 29.47 ₹ 20.00-30.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 675.00 ₹ 300.00-1,000.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 189.73 ₹ 100.00-257.14
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 258.09 ₹ 110.00-350.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 340.00 ₹ 200.00-400.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 45.00 ₹ 20.00-100.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 1,000.00 ₹ 500.00-1,500.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 125.00 ₹ 100.00-170.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 32.19 ₹ 24.14-48.28
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 200.00 ₹ 100.00-350.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 101.65 ₹ 100.00-107.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 1,000,000.00 ₹ 1,000,000.00-1,200,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 2,161,111.11 ₹ 1,600,000.00-2,500,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 4,406.87 ₹ 2,500.00-13,500.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 299.89 ₹ 249.00-400.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 706.01 ₹ 500.00-900.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 1,563.89 ₹ 833.33-2,500.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 1,058.04 ₹ 500.00-1,500.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 300.00 ₹ 250.00-500.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 8,229.17 ₹ 3,333.33-15,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 191,666.67 ₹ 100,000.00-400,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 2,239.90 ₹ 900.00-3,000.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 2,688.89 ₹ 800.00-5,399.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 4,258.25 ₹ 2,000.00-9,000.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 2,777.78 ₹ 1,200.00-4,000.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 14,414.29 ₹ 10,000.00-20,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 8,369.23 ₹ 6,000.00-12,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 31,030.77 ₹ 22,000.00-45,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 19,000.00 ₹ 14,000.00-25,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 11,219.38 ₹ 7,999.93-17,999.85
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 4,874.87 ₹ 4,643.26-7,999.93
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 33,393.99 ₹
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 8.29 6.00-12.00

Prices in Bhubaneswar

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Last update: 18 January 2026
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