Cost of Living in Jammu

Summary of cost of living in Jammu, India:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 980.5$ (86,976.3₹), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 280.3$ (24,864.2₹), excluding rent.
  • Jammu is 80.1% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Jammu is, on average, 95.5% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 275.00 ₹ 120.00-500.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 1,000.00 ₹ 800.00-1,500.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 300.00 ₹ 250.00-350.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 150.00 ₹ 100.00-250.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 300.00 ₹ 200.00-350.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 102.00 ₹ 50.00-200.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 30.00 ₹ 20.00-50.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 12.50 ₹ 10.00-20.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 60.00 ₹ 50.00-100.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 30.84 ₹ 22.68-36.29
White Rice (1 lb) 27.87 ₹ 16.33-54.43
Eggs (12, Large Size) 89.20 ₹ 72.00-120.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 162.39 ₹ 113.40-453.59
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 66.22 ₹ 45.36-113.40
Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 120.96 ₹ 90.72-136.08
Apples (1 lb) 48.08 ₹ 27.22-56.70
Bananas (1 lb) 39.01 ₹ 27.22-54.43
Oranges (1 lb) 33.57 ₹ 22.68-68.04
Tomatoes (1 lb) 23.13 ₹ 13.61-45.36
Potatoes (1 lb) 14.06 ₹ 9.07-45.36
Onions (1 lb) 21.77 ₹ 13.61-45.36
Lettuce (1 Head) 57.50 ₹ 20.00-100.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 27.00 ₹ 20.00-100.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 750.00 ₹ 500.00-2,000.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 125.00 ₹ 70.00-200.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 305.00 ₹ 120.00-600.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 325.00 ₹ 180.00-400.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 25.00 ₹ 15.00-30.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 300.00 ₹ 300.00-500.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 150.00 ₹ 60.00-250.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 40.23 ₹ 32.19-80.47
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 200.00 ₹ 200.00-250.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 102.44 ₹ 100.00-104.18
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 1,350,000.00 ₹ 1,200,000.00-1,500,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 2,133,333.33 ₹ 1,800,000.00-1,900,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 4,533.33 ₹ 3,500.00-5,100.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 309.67 ₹ 250.00-500.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 625.00 ₹ 500.00-700.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 1,312.50 ₹ 800.00-1,500.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 1,500.00 ₹ 500.00-2,000.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 250.00 ₹ 220.00-400.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 3,500.00 ₹ 2,500.00-8,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 103,333.33 ₹ 60,000.00-150,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 2,450.00 ₹ 1,100.00-5,000.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 3,000.00 ₹ 1,500.00-5,000.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 4,000.00 ₹ 2,000.00-4,500.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 2,625.00 ₹ 2,000.00-3,000.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 8,400.00 ₹ 6,000.00-30,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 5,000.00 ₹ 3,500.00-20,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 21,600.00 ₹ 15,000.00-60,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 15,250.00 ₹ 8,000.00-40,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 15,974.73 ₹ 2,787.07-33,988.85
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 14,240.99 ₹ 10,219.25-18,262.73
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 42,000.00 ₹
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 13.83 8.00-18.00

Prices in Jammu

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Last update: 1 October 2025
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