Mountain town in Sikkim, India
Cost of living in Gangtok
How much a month costs in Gangtok
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $363–571 (₹35,000–55,000).
Prices in Gangtok
Typical 2026 ranges in INR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | INR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₹10,000–22,000 | $104–228 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₹6,000–14,000 | $62–145 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₹500–1,000 | $5.2–10.4 |
| 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 | ₹100–250 | $1.0–2.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₹10–30 | $0.10–0.31 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₹150–350 | $1.6–3.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | ₹800–2,000 | $8–21 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₹350–600 | $3.6–6.2 |
Value for money: 100/100
A value score of 100/100 means Gangtok gives more quality of life per dollar than 99% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 57/100. It's the 17th 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 |
| Gangtok | $363–571 | 100/100 |
| 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 Gangtok?
About $187–291 on a lean budget, $363–571 for a comfortable month and $778–1,450 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Gangtok?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₹10,000–22,000 ($104–228) a month in the center and ₹6,000–14,000 ($62–145) outside it.
How much does food cost in Gangtok?
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
- Sikkim Tourism
- Airports Authority of India
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.