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Hyderabad is the most affordable top metro (2BHK ₹24,000/mo, flat ₹55L). Mumbai is the most expensive (2BHK ₹38,000/mo, flat ₹1.05Cr). Bangalore has the most IT jobs but rents rose 50%+ since 2021.
India · 2026
Cost of Living in India
Honest city guides for India's top metros — real rent data, top neighbourhoods, IT parks, and honest drawbacks. Plus India's most-used tools: home loan EMI calculator and Vastu Shastra guides.
Top Indian Cities — At a Glance
| City | 1BHK rent | 2BHK rent | 2BHK flat | Groceries/mo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore Karnataka | ₹18,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹75L | ₹8,000 | Full guide → |
Mumbai Maharashtra | ₹22,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹105L | ₹9,500 | Full guide → |
Delhi NCR Delhi | ₹18,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹85L | ₹8,000 | Full guide → |
Hyderabad Telangana | ₹15,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹55L | ₹6,000 | Full guide → |
Pune Maharashtra | ₹14,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹52L | ₹5,500 | Full guide → |
Chennai Tamil Nadu | ₹12,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹48L | ₹4,800 | Full guide → |
City Guides
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