Cost of Living in Indore

Summary of cost of living in Indore, India:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,080.2$ (97,035.9₹), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 300.4$ (26,988.5₹), excluding rent.
  • Indore is 80.0% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Indore is, on average, 92.9% lower than in Seattle.
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 ₹ 800.00-2,000.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 275.00 ₹ 220.00-400.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 150.00 ₹ 100.00-290.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 275.00 ₹ 170.00-350.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 124.00 ₹ 40.00-200.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 41.67 ₹ 30.00-180.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 15.83 ₹ 10.00-20.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 63.66 ₹ 60.00-66.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 37.67 ₹ 18.14-72.57
White Rice (1 lb) 31.00 ₹ 22.68-36.29
Eggs (12, Large Size) 96.26 ₹ 60.00-168.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 228.76 ₹ 181.44-362.87
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 103.60 ₹ 90.72-181.44
Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 180.73 ₹ 90.72-235.33
Apples (1 lb) 78.57 ₹ 18.14-113.40
Bananas (1 lb) 25.38 ₹ 18.14-36.29
Oranges (1 lb) 35.37 ₹ 13.61-72.57
Tomatoes (1 lb) 19.99 ₹ 9.07-27.22
Potatoes (1 lb) 15.21 ₹ 9.07-18.14
Onions (1 lb) 18.16 ₹ 11.34-27.22
Lettuce (1 Head) 50.37 ₹ 30.00-80.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 30.00 ₹ 20.00-30.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 728.00 ₹ 500.00-1,200.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 181.42 ₹ 160.00-200.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 314.81 ₹ 250.00-400.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 353.60 ₹ 340.00-400.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 20.00 ₹ 20.00-50.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 500.00 ₹ 300.00-1,000.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 50.00 ₹ 30.00-60.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 40.23 ₹ 24.14-80.47
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 125.00 ₹ 100.00-200.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 104.55 ₹ 101.05-110.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 1,200,000.00 ₹ 1,000,000.00-1,800,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 1,600,000.00 ₹ 1,500,000.00-2,000,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 3,075.72 ₹ 2,000.00-5,000.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 366.64 ₹ 200.00-600.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 809.01 ₹ 600.00-1,500.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 2,340.74 ₹ 500.00-5,000.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 580.00 ₹ 200.00-1,000.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 350.00 ₹ 300.00-600.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 3,833.33 ₹ 2,500.00-25,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 152,500.00 ₹ 75,000.00-250,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 2,041.76 ₹ 1,000.00-3,500.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 3,469.37 ₹ 1,500.00-7,000.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 4,904.99 ₹ 3,000.00-6,000.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 3,126.81 ₹ 1,200.00-5,000.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 14,172.73 ₹ 10,000.00-20,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 8,560.00 ₹ 6,000.00-15,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 35,676.92 ₹ 25,000.00-50,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 20,383.33 ₹ 15,000.00-30,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 11,037.97 ₹ 9,290.23-11,999.90
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 4,940.82 ₹ 3,999.97-5,999.95
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 38,216.67 ₹
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 9.70 8.00-11.00

Prices in Indore

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Last update: 3 December 2025
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1 Comments so far
Pramit Paul on Mar 14, 2022:
Letter to Owner >>>

Respected Sir,

I want to relocate from Bangalore to Indore due to job purposes. Basically I am into construction and infrastructure sector holding the position of Deputy Project Manager in a private construction company.

Few of my general queries are as follows:

1. %of safety and security on the streets of Indore for women and children?

2. Are street food of good quality & hygienic?

3. Local transport availability like Bus, Local train, Metro Train, Auto, Uber, Ola or any private cab services etc.? —With Timings please.

4. Is Cash acceptable all around Indore city? (As in Bangalore from Tea stall to Saloon - Everybody use UPI payment & even ₹10 coins are banned)

5. Living & Travelling expenses (Approx)

6. Vegetables and Fruits expenses (Approx) (Is it almost same like other metropolitan cities?)

7. Price of Petrol & Diesel in Indore (Current Rate)

8. Living expenses refers to
a) Paying Guest - Two sharing (Approx range with amenities provided)
b) 1BHK Flat/Studio - Monthly Rent
c) 2BHK Flat - Monthly Rent
(Security Deposit will try to be negotiated, if not then a mutual understanding and agreement to be jointly consented and approved by both 1st & 2nd party)

Note: (Basic requirements)
* Water, Electricity, Gas, Lift etc provisions to be briefed in the beginning (1st Floor Flat preferable due to my leg bone broken)
* Bathrooms to have American standard seating
* Fully furnished/Semi-furnished Flat required/most preferred
* Wall painting to be of light pink/off-white & ceiling must be white in colour and Floors should be either Marble/Tile Flooring
* A small Balcony is must for children to play while I am married
* Master bedroom should have attached toilet with a shower (Hot & Cold) and a Common toilet for everyone including guests
* All electrical points function to be tested and demonstrated prior to handing over to the customer(All rooms must have light & fan on/off switch close/nearby to bed)
* Step-up/Step-down transformer if required can be installed to withstand the voltage fluctuations

As I am little bit physically handicapped hence furnished/semi-furnished flat will be beneficial for me, since I am planning for marriage by Dec-22. Hence I need to fully arrange my home/flat properly with little bit of Owner’s support prior to my marriage.

Sir, kindly do contact me on the below number mentioned if you can sort out my queries and arrange my home/flat accordingly based on my knowledge and my fiancé’s wish/desire and also discuss the rates for the same individually and lastly the total rent per month.
(Which might include painting cost, labor wages per day for painting, skilled & unskilled workers rates and how many workers are being deployed for the painting & furnishing works)

Regards

Pramit Kumar Paul
Deputy Project Manager(Construction)
Currently staying in Bangalore
Hometown - Kolkata, West Bengal
9330586542