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Cost of Living in Pune
Summary about cost of living in Pune:
- Four-person family monthly costs: 1,204.77$ (82,388.40Rs) without rent (using our estimator).
- A single person monthly costs: 339.95$ (23,247.80Rs) without rent.
- Cost of living rank 501st out of 536 cities in the world.
- Pune has a cost of living index of 27.61.
| Restaurants | [ Edit ] | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 250.00 Rs | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,000.00 Rs | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 250.00 Rs | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 140.00 Rs | |
| Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle) | 200.00 Rs | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 109.30 Rs | |
| Coke/Pepsi (11.2 oz small bottle) | 29.44 Rs | |
| Water (11.2 oz small bottle) | 15.00 Rs | |
| Markets | [ Edit ] | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 187.21 Rs | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 28.34 Rs | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 26.10 Rs | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 65.29 Rs | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 176.63 Rs | |
| Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1 lb) | 99.60 Rs | |
| Buffalo Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 165.02 Rs | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 74.11 Rs | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 21.51 Rs | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 35.95 Rs | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 15.80 Rs | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 10.42 Rs | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 11.45 Rs | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 42.35 Rs | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.26 Rs | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 Rs | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 125.53 Rs | |
| Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle) | 205.00 Rs | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 300.00 Rs | |
| Transportation | [ Edit ] | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 20.00 Rs | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,000.00 Rs | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 Rs | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 24.14 Rs | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 70.00 Rs | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 301.02 Rs | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 900,000.00 Rs | |
| Toyota Corolla 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,654,555.56 Rs | |
| Utilities (Monthly) | [ Edit ] | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,766.55 Rs | |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.86 Rs | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,214.46 Rs | |
| Sports And Leisure | [ Edit ] | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,269.89 Rs | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 500.00 Rs | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 Rs | |
| Childcare | [ Edit ] | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 5,026.46 Rs | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 111,803.57 Rs | |
| Clothing And Shoes | [ Edit ] | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,299.17 Rs | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,514.10 Rs | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,455.27 Rs | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,676.44 Rs | |
| Rent Per Month | [ Edit ] | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 14,512.82 Rs | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 9,280.17 Rs | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 31,516.67 Rs | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 19,525.86 Rs | |
| Buy Apartment Price | [ Edit ] | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 11,605.26 Rs | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,444.41 Rs | |
| Salaries And Financing | [ Edit ] | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 44,402.44 Rs | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.99 |
Prices in Pune
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Last update: July 2018
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35 Comments so far
I was born and brought up in Pune(19 years) so it might sound like I'm trying to glorify Pune but that is not the case. Pune really a good city to live in, the food is not as expensive as the other cities I've lived in and also the quality in Pune is much much better(even the street food). Public transport wise surely Mumbai and Bangalore are better and the bus system in Chennai is the best, but that is just one part of living in Pune you're gonna have to get used to, because everyone prefers to have their own vehicle for transportation due to this even the public transportation system hasn't developed at all. And if you say Punekars are rude, well my only guess is that you showed an attitude that you we're entitled to be respected by them and wanted them to approach you. But if you go to a new city any new city you need to understand their culture and act appropriately this is for anywhere you go in the world. So rather than saying they don't understand you try to understand them first. But it might be true that maharashtrians hate north Indians probably because biharis come and take most of the low paying jobs by offering to work for cheaper wage than the locals do and other hygenic reasons. But really staying in Korea now I still can't think of a better place to call home than Pune !!
Though Auto Rikshaw wala are helpful if you ask address, but when it comes to travel through them, be ready to shell out money without meter for lame excuses. Roadside Puncture Wala would make your pocket light by at least the price of one new Tyre if you go to them even for filling Air in your tyres.
Infrastructure has already died a long ago, long Traffic Jams are common. Commute is not just slow, but frustrating. I don't blame the local people, but certainly the City Management, Municipal corporation, City Planner are to be blamed to core.
I am living in Pune past 8 years. I liked the city and have planned to settledown all my life as children education and all.
I have seen Pune grow in past 5 to 6 years.. New areas which were remote locations or outside of Pune have grown and have become integral part of the city, due to rise in IT industries.
Hence the people and the life style differs in these new developed areas and Original Pune city areas. Most of the population in these new developed areas are from outside places came here due to Job.
Overall this is a good city to live in. Climate is good and sustainable.
The traffic is pathetically indisciplined.
Public transportation is very bad and not like Mumbai or Bengaluru. Almost each one has a his own transportation due to bad Public system and this makes traffic more pathetic
1. Typical mind-set of people in office and neighbor,
2. Very expensive travelling via auto (will loot you by multiplying the fare and also pay return and no meters),
3. food-very expensive, no place for enjoyment other than mall,
4. you need to have your own vehicle to travel,
5. no-traffic rule following,
6. Non-helping and looting people who will always exploit you in terms of money.
Since 3BHK was 23K and 2BHK about 18K so housing rent is also not average. If you are new to city you will find problem in office work culture.
According to me, minimum cost of living in pimpri(Pune) for single person is around 18K (minimum)
which includes everything (rent, food, travel, other expenses-without luxury expenses).
And for a family with a Couple and a child will be not less than 50K.
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Pro:
1.Good climate
2.Too many job opportunities
3.People from all cultures live in good harmony and peace.
4. Cheaper than many IT cities.
Cons:
1. Cops in pune suck.
2. Rickshawala's charge too much. and never go acc to meter.
3. Sometimes it is a little expensive especially bars,clubs,pubs.
4. Bad traffic controls and unplanned roads.
My fellow Punekars if you ever feel your city is not so good please visit NCR, you will love Pune more. Miss you my home town.
Pros:
1. lot of work opportunity ( not as good as Bangalore )
2. good from investment perspective ( people earned almost 50-80% returns in 4-5 years)
3. climate is good and tolerable
4. Pune is definitely safe place except some places close to Hinjewadi and PCMS area
5. Local People might be a little rude but they are very clean by heart
Cons:
1. Transport is hopeless ( I am saying may be because i am comparing with mumbai, don't know about other cities)
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Im looking for some real help here, coz i have to pay off my EMIs @ home around Rs.20000.00 all month.
Can you please help me to find out any pg or hostel where I can stay...or any one know the cheap and best of or hostel??
If yes then tell me please!!!
Would it be possible to live in Pune on such an income? We plan to take a 2BHK flat on rent. My office is in Hinjewadi so I would prefer to stay as close to the office as possible.
Any suggestion from you kind Pune residents is welcome.
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Thanks,
Sameer
Can u pls help? I plan to live in Pune for a couple of months, atleast 6 to begin with, (I have to coz of my studies).
I have never been to the city so would be extremely thankful if someone gives me an idea how much the rents n deposits would be around the sangamvadi, Boat club road area. If not the exact area, any other area in proximity would also be fine.
Is it possible to get a flat around this place. My budget would be up to 7k per month, beyond that I don't think I cud afford.
Pros: Nice weather (less extremes), Great tourist places to discover on weekends(especially in monsoon)[0], Relaxed pace when compared to Mumbai, great diversity of food & drink,Open minded people
Cons: Too expensive for starters[1], moderately hot during non-monsoon seasons(still better than North/South India), pathetic public transport[2], Average quality & hygiene is lower than most south Indian cities, Random & unorganized businesses drive you crazy right from randomly built restaurants to self proclaimed 3 roomed 'Hospitals'.
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[0] Someone who has never been to Pune will never know that it is surrounded by so many beautiful places. Tens of forts, waterfalls, hill stations all within 1-4 hours! Pune is a weekend tripper's paradise.
[1] Food is more expensive than Most tier I cities. Street food is 50% to 200% more expensive than small towns . I was quoted 200 rupees for 2 aaloo parathas at entry level family restaurant. 4* and 5* hotels/upmarket stuff is same everywhere in India and same for Pune.
Other random services like saloon/beauty parlour, laundry,etc are also expensive compared to small cities.
[2] Don't talk about autoricksaws, they are miserable everywhere in India. Same in Pune. Cost per kilometer come to more than double of OLA cabs, Meru cabs,etc. Shared auto ricksaws are similar in standard like North Indian cities like outer Delhi, Tier II cities of UP,MP, Bihar. Be ready to get backaches, fight for a wooden seat at back of Piaggio and sit like animal. It is same everywhere,even Pune. That's how the middle class is forced to travel.
Buses are too dirty and not maintained mechanically. Even very old buses of Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, MP , UP are cleaner. DTC ( Delhi) buses are better comparison for Pune buses: overcrowded and damaged. Frequency is also lower as there are few buses and city is huge. Secondly many buses are deployed out to corporate clients like Infosys so there are even fewer buses available to ACTUAL NEEDFUL PUNE COMMUTERS.
I have seen worse condition of buses( In early 2014, I saw more than 6 Mercedes buses getting JUNKED in Patna bus depot due to lack of care!).
Personally I feel best public transit systems in India are Delhi metro system & Bangalore buses seconded by Hyderabad & Kolkata.
We should not disrespect local culture and local people. It's really disheartening to read the comments posted above which speaks dirty of Pune and its people. If you disrespect local people, you will experience same from them. Pune and Marathis have ruled India and had secured India from Muslims and British till Panipat war. So, Marathi is the most noble and wealthy heritage and culture (again I am not considering other people of less value!).
One can see most migrants in Mumbai and Pune than any other city of India. Why they are coming here? Answer is clear in itself.
We all are Indians or more precisely humans and should think and express like humans and not demons.
My sincere request to Admin/Moderator of this site is to remove all the vulgar comments posted above by stupid people.
Thanks,
A proud Indian and Maharashtrian!
Simple Line For People Who Think Its Expensive.
@Reddy @Trivedi @Mark.
If You People Can't Afford The Price Don't Blame Marathi's Or Punekar's For It.
We Didn't Called You To Pune,You Came By Your Own For Your Living Hood.
And You Talk About Language,Im A DJ Myself,I Went To Bangalore,Gujarat,Rajasthan,Goa,Pune,Mumbai etc.
Out Of All Cities I Can Say Mumbai,Pune,Chandigarh & Delhi Are Good For Locality.Now Delhi Hindi Language is used !!.|
Bangalore,Gujarat,Rajasthan Were Extremely Rude.The Locality Is Like Speak Their Language Otherwise They Won't Respond Fast And Speak Utter About Opposite Person.
The Worst Was Grand Bhagvati In Gujarat.The Hotel Staff Was Not Responding If You Not A Gujarati.And Rajasthan The People Over Know Only Hindi & Marwadi Language.The Are Uneducate.
Since This Topic Is About Pune,So Let Me Tell You Many Companies Are In Pune.Many Migrants Come To Pune,Not In Mumbai Also
Since Its In Maharashtra Speak Marathi Or Go To Your State.We Don't Need You.If You Leave Our City,India's GDP is Not Gonna Reduce.So No Issue.
And If You Can Afford,And You Are Good With Us And Respect Pune As Your City,Does Not Matter Who You Are We Will Support You.
And Mumbai Is Also Changing Its Colour Towards Maharashtra..
Yes pune has become expensive, but please instead of main purpose of this site don't deviate and avoid putting racist , humiliating remarks, One person has really said that India is really a great country and it is really a shame that instead of respecting fellow citizens we are blaming . Bottom rule is give respect take respect.
Now regarding expenses, yes it is overall same as Hyderabad and Bangalore , infact I can say that
At present I stay in Pune and found that pune is less costly to Bangalore . I have stayed in all three cities and found that Bangalore is costliest, but also observed that average salary in Bangalore is high compared to pune , but overall effect make Bangalore costliest (marginally)
Regarding autos all three cities are same and majority of autowale are rude , take extra money , don't believe in meter system and nothing to do with residents of city
Regarding Clothes all three cities are almost same,
Regarding dinner outing Bangalore is marginally expensive but not much of difference average meal for two in 3star and above place easli cost you 1200-1500 Rs
From IT perspective yes Banglaore is silicon valley and have more opportunity compare to Pune
but Pune is growing and can see the difference probably in next 3-4 years
Night life is same in both cities
Property rates are almost same , however construction quality is comparatively better in Bangalore and normally you get spacious flats compare to pune. In Pune Local builders are large in numbers and every other sales man or person having land becomes builder, Compare to Bangalore where known builder/construction companies are high in numbers
Traffic wise Pune is better than Bangalore but Public transport is getting better in Bangalore in pace compare to Pune . In fact Pune public transport is really in bad shape and need to take it seriously