Everyday prices
Typical prices in Indian rupee (INR), averaged across the country by Numbeo and read on 12 August 2026. Tick Convert prices above the table to see every amount in your own currency.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Inexpensive restaurant meal | 200 INR |
| Dinner for two, mid-range, three courses | 1,100 INR |
| Cappuccino | 163 INR |
| Local draught beer, 0.5 l | 180 INR |
| Bottled water, 0.33 l | 15 INR |
| Public transport, one-way ticket | 25 INR |
| Taxi, starting fare | 89 INR |
| Petrol, 1 litre | 104 INR |
| Cigarettes, pack of 20 (Marlboro) | 480 INR |
| Average net monthly salary | 41,700 INR |
These are country-wide averages, not a price list: tourist districts, airports and islands sit well above them, and small towns below. The salary line is there for proportion - it is what people living here actually earn.
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