Cost of Living in Ludhiana
Summary of cost of living in Ludhiana, India:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,170.0$ (105,104.8₹), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 332.6$ (29,874.7₹), excluding rent.
- Ludhiana is 78.2% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Ludhiana is, on average, 90.7% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 2.78 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 8.91 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 3.90 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1.67 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.28 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1.84 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 0.39 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.24 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.74 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.48 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.39 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 0.90 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1.87 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.47 $ | |
| Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 3.07 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.99 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.29 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.40 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.18 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.13 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.15 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.45 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.36 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 13.36 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.91 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.26 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 3.51 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.61 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 16.70 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.67 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 0.54 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 2.23 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.14 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 15,862.85 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 20,447.08 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 60.48 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 3.33 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 6.21 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 16.14 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 6.12 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 3.90 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 76.53 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 1,536.19 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 23.15 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 34.32 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 73.75 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 38.74 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 181.82 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 109.46 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 445.27 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 409.09 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 58.60 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 49.12 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 380.43 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.62 |
Prices in Ludhiana
This city had 157 entries in the past 12 months by 11 different contributors.
Last update: 23 November 2025
Last update: 23 November 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.