Cost of Living in Kanpur
Summary of cost of living in Kanpur, India:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,019.8$ (90,429.9₹), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 287.9$ (25,532.9₹), excluding rent.
- Kanpur is 81.1% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kanpur is, on average, 95.5% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 ₹ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,000.00 ₹ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 300.00 ₹ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 130.00 ₹ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 250.00 ₹ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 112.50 ₹ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 27.00 ₹ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 11.50 ₹ | |
Markets | Edit |
|
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 65.45 ₹ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 33.68 ₹ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 29.86 ₹ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 85.50 ₹ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 155.13 ₹ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 108.41 ₹ | |
| Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 298.62 ₹ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 61.24 ₹ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 26.08 ₹ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 35.83 ₹ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 23.81 ₹ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 9.83 ₹ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 16.48 ₹ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 46.25 ₹ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 28.43 ₹ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 575.00 ₹ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 152.88 ₹ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 290.00 ₹ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 345.00 ₹ | |
Transportation | Edit |
|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 40.00 ₹ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 600.00 ₹ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 50.00 ₹ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 48.28 ₹ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 100.29 ₹ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,100,000.00 ₹ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,433,333.33 ₹ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
|
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 4,183.33 ₹ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 268.83 ₹ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 450.00 ₹ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
|
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,180.00 ₹ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 600.00 ₹ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 250.00 ₹ | |
Childcare | Edit |
|
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,125.00 ₹ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 689,333.33 ₹ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
|
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 2,000.00 ₹ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 2,875.00 ₹ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,400.00 ₹ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,600.00 ₹ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
|
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 10,000.00 ₹ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 5,500.00 ₹ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 20,400.00 ₹ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 12,500.00 ₹ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
|
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 9,641.84 ₹ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,251.58 ₹ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
|
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 28,480.00 ₹ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.80 |
Prices in Kanpur
This city had 322 entries in the past 12 months by 28 different contributors.
Last update: 12 August 2025
Last update: 12 August 2025
Sources and References
Moving to Kanpur? Explore:
Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Hamirpur | 39.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lucknow (Lakhnau) | 51.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Banda | 82.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mahoba | 91.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mahmudabad | 92.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bhind | 113.53 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chhatarpur | 123.96 miles |
| Cost of Living in Allahabad | 124.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lakhimpur | 128.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sultanpur | 146.23 miles |
This Page in Other Languages:
 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Kanpur
|
 PortuguêsCusto de Vida em Kanpur
|
 ItalianoCosto della Vita a Kanpur
|
 FrançaisCoût de la Vie à Kanpur
|
 EspañolCosto de Vida en Kanpur
|
Leave a comment:0 Comments so far