Mountain town in West Bengal, India
Cost of living in Darjeeling
How much a month costs in Darjeeling
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $332–519 (₹32,000–50,000).
Prices in Darjeeling
Typical 2026 ranges in INR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | INR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₹8,000–18,000 | $83–187 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₹5,000–10,000 | $52–104 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₹400–900 | $4.2–9.3 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₹2,000–5,000 | $21–52 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₹80–200 | $0.8–2.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₹350–900 | $3.6–9.3 |
| Cappuccino | ₹100–250 | $1.0–2.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₹150–300 | $1.6–3.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₹15–40 | $0.16–0.42 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₹150–300 | $1.6–3.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₹350–600 | $3.6–6.2 |
Value for money: 100/100
A value score of 100/100 means Darjeeling gives more quality of life per dollar than 99% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 52/100. It's the 9th 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 |
| Shimla | $467–726 | 97/100 |
| 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 Darjeeling?
About $166–249 on a lean budget, $332–519 for a comfortable month and $778–1,250 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Darjeeling?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₹8,000–18,000 ($83–187) a month in the center and ₹5,000–10,000 ($52–104) outside it.
How much does food cost in Darjeeling?
A local meal is ₹80–200 ($0.8–2.1); a mid-range restaurant is ₹350–900 ($3.6–9.3) 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
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
- West Bengal Tourism
- 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.