Cost of Living in Ludhiana
Summary of cost of living in Ludhiana, India:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,180.4$ (104,709.8₹), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 335.5$ (29,758.0₹), excluding rent.
- Ludhiana is 78.2% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Ludhiana is, on average, 90.9% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 250.00 ₹ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 800.00 ₹ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 350.00 ₹ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 150.00 ₹ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 295.00 ₹ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 165.00 ₹ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 35.00 ₹ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 21.67 ₹ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 66.50 ₹ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 43.39 ₹ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 34.78 ₹ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 80.00 ₹ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 168.28 ₹ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 132.45 ₹ | |
| Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 275.94 ₹ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 89.21 ₹ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 26.46 ₹ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 36.29 ₹ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 16.03 ₹ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 11.86 ₹ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 13.23 ₹ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 40.00 ₹ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 31.00 ₹ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,200.00 ₹ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 171.71 ₹ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 292.50 ₹ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 315.00 ₹ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 55.00 ₹ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,500.00 ₹ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 150.00 ₹ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 48.28 ₹ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 200.00 ₹ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 103.14 ₹ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,425,000.00 ₹ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,836,813.20 ₹ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 5,433.33 ₹ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 299.29 ₹ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 557.80 ₹ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,450.00 ₹ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 550.00 ₹ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 350.00 ₹ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 6,875.00 ₹ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 138,000.00 ₹ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 2,080.00 ₹ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 3,083.33 ₹ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 6,625.00 ₹ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 3,480.00 ₹ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 16,333.33 ₹ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 9,833.33 ₹ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 40,000.00 ₹ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 36,750.00 ₹ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 5,264.46 ₹ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,412.86 ₹ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 34,175.20 ₹ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.62 |
Prices in Ludhiana
This city had 156 entries in the past 12 months by 10 different contributors.
Last update: 7 September 2025
Last update: 7 September 2025
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Cello Allo
on Mar 24, 2022:
I like to live in India. I come from Turkey, can somebody help me. I like to get married in India and settle down.