Cost of living in Guwahati, India

Summary of cost of living in Guwahati

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨104,453
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨39,311
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List of prices in Guwahati, India. Current as of Aug 2020.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨397
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨306
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨149
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨58
12 eggs, large ₨70
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨40
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨245
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨150
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨24
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨101
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨677
2 liters of coca-cola ₨94
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨44
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨22,845
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨14,136
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨2,266
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨16,571
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨8,301
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨1,713
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨736
40” flat screen tv ₨34,787
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨9,151
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨306
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨230
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨2,371
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨2,574
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨3,852
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨3,509
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨863,013
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨74
Monthly ticket public transport ₨993
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨252
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨137
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨200
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨666
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨262
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨148
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨144
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨129
Tube of toothpaste ₨45
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨251
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨1,019
2 tickets to the movies ₨459
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨1,219
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨2,290
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨475
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨128
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨141
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨40,988
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨16
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨2,314
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨189
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 400 prices entered by 53 different people.
Latest price update: August 09, 2020

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