Cost of Living in Lucknow
Summary of cost of living in Lucknow (Lakhnau), India:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,055.6$ (95,616.7₹), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 298.7$ (27,060.6₹), excluding rent.
- Lucknow is 78.2% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Lucknow is, on average, 94.6% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 ₹ | |
| 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) | 150.00 ₹ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 220.00 ₹ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 152.97 ₹ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 33.75 ₹ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 10.40 ₹ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 65.86 ₹ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 37.45 ₹ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 25.85 ₹ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 90.22 ₹ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 161.59 ₹ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 103.95 ₹ | |
| Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 257.22 ₹ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 63.50 ₹ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 24.38 ₹ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 37.53 ₹ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 20.94 ₹ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 13.93 ₹ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 18.32 ₹ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 40.21 ₹ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 30.33 ₹ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 728.00 ₹ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 151.24 ₹ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 261.97 ₹ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 350.00 ₹ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 40.00 ₹ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,000.00 ₹ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 90.00 ₹ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 44.26 ₹ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 120.00 ₹ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 99.02 ₹ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,350,000.00 ₹ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,960,000.00 ₹ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 4,476.76 ₹ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 329.00 ₹ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 688.78 ₹ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,450.00 ₹ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 656.25 ₹ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 300.00 ₹ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,587.50 ₹ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 86,600.00 ₹ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 2,019.62 ₹ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 2,253.96 ₹ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,793.70 ₹ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 2,301.20 ₹ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 12,333.33 ₹ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 6,820.00 ₹ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 32,977.78 ₹ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 17,200.00 ₹ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 10,300.99 ₹ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,028.13 ₹ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 35,895.33 ₹ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.46 | |
Prices in Lucknow (Lakhnau)
This city had 391 entries in the past 12 months by 28 different contributors.
Last update: 29 December 2025
Last update: 29 December 2025
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
D.S.Shukla
on Mar 25, 2021:
Lucknow is cheap city as compared to other city of India like Bangalore, Hyderabad,& Mumbai,well neat & clean city with all amenities which requires in life..