Cost of Living in Guwahati

Summary of cost of living in Guwahati, India:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,021.1$ (93,464.4₹), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 284.3$ (26,025.6₹), excluding rent.
  • Guwahati is 80.3% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Guwahati is, on average, 93.7% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 1.53 $ 0.87-3.91
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 9.83 $ 7.65-13.11
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 5.46 $ 4.37-6.01
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 1.31 $ 1.09-6.55
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.06 $ 2.18-4.92
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 1.58 $ 1.09-2.73
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 0.38 $ 0.22-0.55
Bottled Water (12 oz) 0.16 $ 0.11-0.22
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 0.70 $ 0.44-0.81
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 0.37 $ 0.20-0.79
White Rice (1 lb) 0.26 $ 0.15-0.30
Eggs (12, Large Size) 1.01 $ 0.66-1.31
Local Cheese (1 lb) 2.34 $ 1.49-2.97
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 1.53 $ 1.24-1.98
Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 1.93 $ 1.24-2.87
Apples (1 lb) 0.92 $ 0.25-1.24
Bananas (1 lb) 0.34 $ 0.30-0.50
Oranges (1 lb) 0.45 $ 0.20-0.59
Tomatoes (1 lb) 0.32 $ 0.10-0.59
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.16 $ 0.10-0.50
Onions (1 lb) 0.18 $ 0.07-0.30
Lettuce (1 Head) 0.35 $ 0.11-0.55
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.29 $ 0.16-0.33
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 7.37 $ 5.46-8.52
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.55 $ 0.98-2.18
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.40 $ 1.31-3.61
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 4.92 $ 2.18-8.74
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.27 $ 0.16-0.87
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 5.46 $ 4.92-10.92
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 0.74 $ 0.55-1.64
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 0.62 $ 0.40-1.05
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 1.37 $ 1.09-2.18
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.09 $ 1.01-1.10
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 13,109.38 $ 10,924.48-13,109.38
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 16,841.91 $ 15,840.50-19,664.07
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 36.32 $ 16.39-185.72
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 3.20 $ 2.61-7.65
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 5.24 $ 4.37-10.91
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 12.45 $ 5.46-16.39
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 8.19 $ 5.46-10.92
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 2.73 $ 2.51-8.19
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 28.68 $ 21.85-43.70
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 2,330.56 $ 2,184.90-2,403.39
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 24.03 $ 16.39-38.24
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 33.43 $ 13.11-54.62
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 43.52 $ 26.22-65.55
Men's Leather Business Shoes 40.42 $ 24.03-54.62
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 131.37 $ 81.93-240.34
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 69.70 $ 65.55-79.53
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 361.87 $ 262.19-491.60
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 231.33 $ 174.79-250.17
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 60.89 $
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 40.60 $
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 379.70 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 7.38 6.50-8.00

Prices in Guwahati

This city had 91 entries in the past 12 months by 15 different contributors.
Last update: 26 December 2025
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