Cost of living in Surat, India

Summary of cost of living in Surat

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨102,774
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨38,807
    • 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 Surat
Current as of Mar 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨230
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨254
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨135
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨51
12 eggs, large ₨67
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨38
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨241
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨107
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨23
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨179
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨858
2 liters of coca-cola ₨86
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨31
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨22,371
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨15,422
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨5,197
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨15,392
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨10,902
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨2,026
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨426
40” flat screen tv ₨22,141
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨12,904
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨361
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨426
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨2,196
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨2,513
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨3,311
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨2,049
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨807,846
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨88
Monthly ticket public transport ₨899
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨212
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨154
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨237
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) -
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨181
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨207
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨269
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨76
Tube of toothpaste ₨52
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨261
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨707
2 tickets to the movies ₨463
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨929
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨1,122
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨277
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨187
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨172
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨27,347
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨10
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨1,728
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨322
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 8 different people.
Latest price update: March 24, 2025

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