Is the cost of living in India high?

We asked people about the cost of living in India, they wrote...

"The cost of living in India varies greatly depending on where one is located. Generally, cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai have higher costs of living than areas in rural India. Rental prices for nice 1-bedroom apartments in India range between $250 - $600 USD per month, while 2-bedroom rentals can range between $400 - $800 USD per month. Eating at a moderately priced restaurant in India can cost anywhere between $8-$15 USD per person," remarked another expat who made the move to India.

Is the cost of living in India high?

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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.