India
Cost of Living in Kanpur
Monthly Total
$475
$8,313
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$68
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$14
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$68
$1,190
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$44
$770
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$46
$805
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$24
$420
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$60
$1,050
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$165
$2,888
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$18
$315
Monthly Total
$475
$8,313
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