Cost of Living in Ranchi

Summary of cost of living in Ranchi, India:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,123.5$ (101,781.4₹), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 319.9$ (28,978.9₹), excluding rent.
  • Ranchi is 77.7% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Ranchi is, on average, 95.6% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 3.31 $ 1.66-5.52
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 11.04 $ 6.62-17.66
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 4.97 $ 3.86-5.52
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 2.32 $ 1.21-3.31
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.04 $ 2.43-5.52
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 1.55 $ 0.77-3.31
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 0.44 $ 0.33-0.55
Bottled Water (12 oz) 0.15 $ 0.10-0.22
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 0.59 $ 0.33-1.10
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 0.34 $ 0.15-0.45
White Rice (1 lb) 0.19 $ 0.17-0.30
Eggs (12, Large Size) 0.96 $ 0.66-1.06
Local Cheese (1 lb) 2.17 $ 1.00-4.51
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 0.97 $ 0.65-1.50
Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 1.92 $ 1.00-5.01
Apples (1 lb) 0.60 $ 0.35-1.00
Bananas (1 lb) 0.29 $ 0.23-0.40
Oranges (1 lb) 0.33 $ 0.25-0.40
Tomatoes (1 lb) 0.23 $ 0.13-0.40
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.16 $ 0.10-0.25
Onions (1 lb) 0.21 $ 0.13-0.30
Lettuce (1 Head) 0.32 $ 0.11-0.50
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.29 $ 0.22-0.39
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 5.24 $ 2.21-13.25
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.03 $ 0.55-1.55
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.18 $ 1.66-2.32
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 3.92 $ 3.31-4.42
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.22 $ 0.22-0.33
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 22.08 $
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 1.66 $ 0.88-1.66
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 0.36 $ 0.36-0.89
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 1.10 $ 1.10-1.10
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.11 $ 0.82-1.12
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 8,278.47 $ 7,726.57-8,830.36
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 19,316.42 $ 16,556.93-22,075.91
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 64.85 $ 16.56-132.46
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 5.24 $ 2.21-8.83
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 7.31 $ 6.61-11.04
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 23.46 $ 8.83-82.78
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 11.59 $ 6.62-16.56
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 2.76 $ 2.76-3.31
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 53.35 $ 27.59-66.23
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 1,379.74 $ 1,103.80-1,655.69
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 31.73 $ 13.25-55.19
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 30.35 $ 9.92-44.15
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 45.99 $ 27.59-49.67
Men's Leather Business Shoes 28.97 $ 13.25-38.63
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 107.07 $ 77.27-275.95
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 73.95 $ 55.19-209.72
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 256.08 $ 165.57-662.28
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 176.61 $ 121.42-275.95
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 110.38 $
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 71.75 $
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 314.58 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 15.58 8.75-20.00

Prices in Ranchi

This city had 27 entries in the past 12 months by 5 different contributors.
Last update: 1 December 2025
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