City in Gujarat, India
Cost of living in Ahmedabad
How much a month costs in Ahmedabad
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $467–778 (₹45,000–75,000).
Prices in Ahmedabad
Typical 2026 ranges in INR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | INR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₹15,000–30,000 | $156–311 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₹8,000–16,000 | $83–166 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₹400–900 | $4.2–9.3 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₹2,500–6,000 | $26–62 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₹80–200 | $0.8–2.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₹500–1,200 | $5.2–12.5 |
| Cappuccino | ₹120–250 | $1.2–2.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₹5–25 | $0.05–0.26 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₹100–200 | $1.0–2.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | ₹300–600 | $3.1–6.2 |
| Gym membership (month) | ₹1,200–3,500 | $12–36 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₹300–500 | $3.1–5.2 |
Value for money: 93/100
A value score of 93/100 means Ahmedabad gives more quality of life per dollar than 92% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 45/100. It's the 29th most affordable of 47 places we cover in India.
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Cost of living across India
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Hampi | $291–467 | 100/100 |
| Pushkar | $311–498 | 99/100 |
| Jaisalmer | $311–519 | 99/100 |
| Darjeeling | $332–519 | 100/100 |
| Munnar | $332–519 | 99/100 |
| Alleppey | $342–540 | 98/100 |
| Amritsar | $363–571 | 98/100 |
| Jodhpur | $363–571 | 97/100 |
| Varkala | $394–623 | 96/100 |
| Varanasi | $394–674 | 92/100 |
| Dharamshala | $394–674 | 99/100 |
| Leh | $415–674 | 96/100 |
| Pondicherry | $415–674 | 99/100 |
| Rishikesh | $415–726 | 95/100 |
| Manali | $415–726 | 96/100 |
| Ahmedabad | $467–778 | 93/100 |
| Agra | $467–830 | 79/100 |
| Palolem | $519–830 | 92/100 |
| Udaipur | $498–882 | 84/100 |
| Kolkata | $519–934 | 91/100 |
| Chennai | $571–934 | 91/100 |
| Anjuna | $571–934 | 81/100 |
| Jaipur | $571–986 | 74/100 |
| Kochi | $571–986 | 90/100 |
| Andaman Islands | $623–1,040 | 80/100 |
| Hyderabad | $674–1,140 | 82/100 |
| Goa | $726–1,250 | 76/100 |
| Delhi | $778–1,350 | 52/100 |
| Bangalore | $778–1,350 | 71/100 |
| Mumbai | $934–1,660 | 35/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Ahmedabad
Similar safety, lower cost, in South Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hampi | India | $291–467 |
| Darjeeling | India | $332–519 |
| Mysore | India | $363–571 |
| Jaisalmer | India | $311–519 |
| Pushkar | India | $311–498 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Ahmedabad?
About $208–311 on a lean budget, $467–778 for a comfortable month and $1,040–1,760 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Ahmedabad?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₹15,000–30,000 ($156–311) a month in the center and ₹8,000–16,000 ($83–166) outside it.
How much does food cost in Ahmedabad?
A local meal is ₹80–200 ($0.8–2.1); a mid-range restaurant is ₹500–1,200 ($5.2–12.5) per person.
Is India expensive?
Prices in India are about 23% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation
- Gujarat Tourism
- Ahmedabad Airport
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.