Town in Karnataka, India
Cost of living in Hampi
How much a month costs in Hampi
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $291–467 (₹28,000–45,000).
Prices in Hampi
Typical 2026 ranges in INR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | INR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₹300–700 | $3.1–7.3 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₹1,500–3,500 | $16–36 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₹100–200 | $1.0–2.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₹300–700 | $3.1–7.3 |
| Cappuccino | ₹80–200 | $0.8–2.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| 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 Hampi gives more quality of life per dollar than 99% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 47/100. It's the 2nd 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 Hampi?
About $156–228 on a lean budget, $291–467 for a comfortable month and $623–1,040 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Hampi?
A local meal is ₹100–200 ($1.0–2.1); 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
- Archaeological Survey of India (Hampi ticketing)
- Karnataka 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.