Cost of Living in Ahmedabad, India

RESTAURANTS

In Ahmedabad, you can try the European, Italian, Intercontinental, Asian and Vegetarian cuisine.

A cup of a regular cappuccino in the local restaurants and cafes costs an average of $1.55 and a small bottle of Coke or Pepsi is only $0.42.

The most expensive is the three-course meal in a mid-range restaurant for two people ($9.47).

MARKETS

The Khamasa market is the largest market in Ahmedabad where the locals and tourists enjoy buying products, tea, or spices.

Besides, there are a lot of small shops and stalls where you can buy accessories, perfume, carpets or silverware.

The market is open on Sundays only, and the prices here are really awesome.

TRANSPORTATION

The major transportation in the city of Ahmedabad is the airplane which is used to reach most of the destinations in Europe, America and the Middle East.

The city trains are used to get around the city and to the suburbs.

The government has well arranged the local bus network and good roads for private cars, auto rickshaws, and horse tongas.

UTILITIES (MONTHLY)

The high-speed and cheap Internet in Ahmedabad can be accessed only in the Internet-cafes in any city district.

Those who stay in one of the local hotels will find a fairly good Internet connection there as well.

The price for the utilities is cheap, as little as $39.33 per month from a household.

Although, in terms of the minimum wage in India, this figure is large, of course.

SPORTS & LEISURE

Ahmedabad cannot be named the city with the best nightlife.

This area is not crowded and silent at night.

Instead, the locals attend health clubs, do sports, or go to see the other positive Bollywood film in the cinema.

To watch an internationally released movie in the local cinema, the Ahmedabad citizens pay an average of $2.92.

CLOTHING & SHOES

Besides the largest market in Ahmedabad, the Indians visit numerous shops and boutiques to buy clothes and shoes.

Levis, Zara, Nike or similar chain stores sell jeans, summer dresses, and running shoes at extremely low prices if compared to the prices for the same articles in the similar shops in Europe or Asia.

A pair of men leather business shoes in Ahmedabad costs $33.12 on average.

RENT PER MONTH

Ahmedabad can be named the city of business, students and IT technologies.

All of the employees, students, tourists, and new families need somewhere to live, so the accommodation in Ahmedabad is affordable and cheap.

A one-bedroom apartment in the city center is $130.35 while a similar dwelling in the suburbs costs $77.79 per month.