Cost of living in Mangalore, India

Summary of cost of living in Mangalore

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨110,417
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨41,887
    • 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 Mangalore
Current as of Apr 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨331
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨236
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨103
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨40
12 eggs, large ₨77
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨68
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨197
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨146
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨34
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨146
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨576
2 liters of coca-cola ₨85
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨36
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨24,413
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨16,083
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨7,074
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨16,091
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨11,053
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨4,073
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨962
40” flat screen tv ₨26,438
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨9,769
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨378
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨712
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨1,728
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨1,533
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨4,219
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨2,548
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨940,574
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨92
Monthly ticket public transport ₨1,821
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨281
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨106
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨421
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) -
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨119
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨127
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨255
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨136
Tube of toothpaste ₨63
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨195
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨753
2 tickets to the movies ₨373
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨1,330
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨1,543
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨908
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨131
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨233
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨37,284
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨1.00
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨1,599
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨185
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 19 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: April 21, 2025

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