Cost of Living in Lucknow (Lakhnau), India

RESTAURANTS

The mid-range restaurants in Lucknow serve three-course meals for two at the price of $7.20 which is considered very cheap.

The combo meals in McDonald’s or similar restaurants are twice cheaper or $3.60 per meal.

As for the beverages, you can choose some non-alcoholic drinks like coffee for $1.90 or Coke for $0.46 per 0.33-liter bottle, or buy a glass of imported beer at $3.31.

MARKETS

The local markets offer diverse foods and there are also some small eateries around where you can try ready-made dishes.

There are some small cozy street markets which are not polluted by cars.

Local cheese, meat, and eggs, as well as vegetables and cereals, are one of the cheapest in India.

For instance, you can buy a kilo of red meat at $2.66, and a head of lettuce at $0.22 only.

TRANSPORTATION

If you are mulling over the idea of buying a new car in Lucknow, the prices will impress you.

A new Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (90 KW trendline) or an equivalent new car is $11,520 on average, while Toyota Corolla is $10,000 more expensive.

The prices for a liter of gasoline run anywhere between $1.01 and $1.15.

UTILITIES (MONTHLY)

Basic home comforts in Lucknow cannot be called cheap.

The bills for electricity, water, or garbage collection charge $59.80 per month.

At the same time, the mobile connection all over the Indian states remains at the level of $0.01 per minute.

The Internet connection is available at $10.58 per month.

SPORTS & LEISURE

The authorities in Lakhnau are trying their best to provide for the best facilities and programmes for active lifestyle and recreation.

You can choose to go to one of the soccer fields or play baseball if you don’t want to swim in the outdoor pool or play hockey.

There are numerous recreational programmes for kids and adults at moderate prices.

CLOTHING & SHOES

Lucknow is famous for its embroidery style Chikan, so this city offers a unique chance to buy original clothes and shoes at local shops and markets.

Both men and women love and wear this style so this type of clothes would be a great gift for all genders.

The locals enjoy discounts and sales in the chain stores too, since the prices are very moderate.

RENT PER MONTH

Accommodation in Lucknow is available at different prices depending on the number of rooms, water facilities, some standard appliances, and so on.

People choose the apartments according to their needs, either it is nice, comfortable and expensive, and close to the city center, or not so cool yet cheap and close to work.

To search for rented properties, locals usually look in the newspapers.