Cost of living in Pune, India

Summary of cost of living in Pune

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨140,089
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨57,532
  • Pune is the 4th cheapest city in Asia (20 out of 23)
  • Cost of living in Pune is cheaper than in 98% of cities in the World (222 out of 227)
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List of prices in Pune
Current as of May 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨362
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨344
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨131
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨65
12 eggs, large ₨84
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨42
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨230
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨169
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨33
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨167
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨751
2 liters of coca-cola ₨78
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨40
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨38,712
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨25,323
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨10,551
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨20,395
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨12,870
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨4,655
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨701
40” flat screen tv ₨29,037
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨14,266
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨468
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨367
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨2,554
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨2,715
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨4,069
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨3,061
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨2,003,270
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨110
Monthly ticket public transport ₨990
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨240
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨124
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨262
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨786
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨250
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨155
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨245
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨159
Tube of toothpaste ₨82
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨279
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨1,300
2 tickets to the movies ₨601
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨1,210
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨1,392
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨570
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨172
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨210
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨51,944
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨1.20
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨1,593
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨319
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 668 prices entered by 46 different people.
Latest price update: May 28, 2023

Pune position in our World Ranking

the world
222nd
out of 227
asia
20th
out of 23
india
3rd
out of 5

Cheapest and most expensive products in Pune compared to other cities:

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2nd
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2nd
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3rd
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3rd

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