Town in Bihar, India
Cost of living in Bodh Gaya
How much a month costs in Bodh Gaya
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $311–519 (₹30,000–50,000).
Prices in Bodh Gaya
Typical 2026 ranges in INR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | INR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₹6,000–12,000 | $62–125 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₹4,000–8,000 | $42–83 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₹300–700 | $3.1–7.3 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₹1,500–4,000 | $16–42 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₹60–150 | $0.6–1.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₹300–700 | $3.1–7.3 |
| Cappuccino | ₹80–200 | $0.8–2.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₹10–30 | $0.10–0.31 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₹100–200 | $1.0–2.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₹300–500 | $3.1–5.2 |
Value for money: 96/100
A value score of 96/100 means Bodh Gaya gives more quality of life per dollar than 95% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 36/100. It's the 4th 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 |
| Bodh Gaya | $311–519 | 96/100 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Bodh Gaya?
About $156–228 on a lean budget, $311–519 for a comfortable month and $726–1,250 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Bodh Gaya?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₹6,000–12,000 ($62–125) a month in the center and ₹4,000–8,000 ($42–83) outside it.
How much does food cost in Bodh Gaya?
A local meal is ₹60–150 ($0.6–1.6); a mid-range restaurant is ₹300–700 ($3.1–7.3) 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
- Bihar Tourism
- Bodh Gaya Temple Management Committee
- Airports Authority of India: Gaya
- Indian Railways IRCTC
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.