Cost of Living in Hyderabad
Updated September 2026. Figures are estimates; see how KITNA calculates.
What does a month in Hyderabad cost? It depends most on who you live with and how you live, so here are the numbers by household and lifestyle, then how Hyderabad compares.
A single person, moderate lifestyle
About ₹47,800 a month on KITNA's estimates, of which rent is ₹20,000.
Monthly costs by category
Rent
₹20K
Food
₹11K
Transport
₹4K
Utilities
₹3K
Entertainment
₹6K
Healthcare
₹1K
Other
₹3K
The salary that covers it
| Household | Moderate | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|
| Single | ₹8.13L | ₹11.3L |
| Couple | ₹11.97L | ₹18.07L |
| Family, 1 child | ₹16.04L | ₹22.46L |
| Family, 2 children | ₹18.25L | ₹24.98L |
CTC needed to cover estimated costs and save 20% of take-home. Typical rent, one salaried earner, new regime.
How Hyderabad compares
Single, moderate lifestyle, monthly
Jaipur
₹36K
Kolkata
₹39K
Ahmedabad
₹40K
Kochi
₹40K
Chennai
₹46K
Hyderabad
₹48K
Pune
₹49K
Delhi
₹57K
Bangalore
₹60K
Mumbai
₹71K
City costs are placeholder estimates while we source data.