Cost of living in Visakhapatnam, India

Summary of cost of living in Visakhapatnam

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨104,423
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨37,271
    • 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 Visakhapatnam
Current as of Mar 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨311
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨327
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨150
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨56
12 eggs, large ₨72
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨30
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨214
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨134
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨26
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨151
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨727
2 liters of coca-cola ₨92
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨44
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨17,696
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨13,219
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨2,406
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨15,425
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨12,404
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨2,570
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨1,679
40” flat screen tv ₨25,500
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨7,685
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨260
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨1,045
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨1,852
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨2,083
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨2,903
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨2,601
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨848,784
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨98
Monthly ticket public transport ₨1,477
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨256
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨130
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨187
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨1,113
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨180
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨129
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨142
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨142
Tube of toothpaste ₨78
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨333
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨935
2 tickets to the movies ₨432
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨1,067
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨1,927
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨645
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨302
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨227
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨36,870
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨5.51
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨1,281
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨224
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 41 prices entered by 8 different people.
Latest price update: March 20, 2025

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