Cost of living in Kanpur, India

Summary of cost of living in Kanpur

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨124,874
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨52,482
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Kanpur
Current as of Apr 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨494
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨486
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨200
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨65
12 eggs, large ₨134
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨37
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨473
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨161
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨20
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨238
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨722
2 liters of coca-cola ₨188
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨39
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨39,315
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨17,724
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨2,740
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨22,070
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨27,574
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨1,839
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨1,034
40” flat screen tv ₨31,610
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨9,556
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨352
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨394
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨842
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨3,613
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨3,962
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨2,522
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨798,808
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨75
Monthly ticket public transport ₨904
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨94
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨201
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨600
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨194
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨139
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨310
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨111
Tube of toothpaste ₨42
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨350
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨461
2 tickets to the movies ₨539
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨45,877
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨1,069
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨193
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨226
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨457
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨36,924
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨1.33
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨1,257
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨115
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 16 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: April 03, 2025

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