Cost of living in Rishikesh
compared to
Cost of living in Rishikesh vs. India overall average
Rishikesh is 15.6% more expensive than India overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 5.9% more in Rishikesh
- Groceries
-
pay 2.7% more in Rishikesh
- Transportation
-
pay 47.7% more in Rishikesh
- Housing
-
pay 15.6% more in Rishikesh
- Childcare
-
pay 13.8% more in Rishikesh
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 11.0% more in Rishikesh
- Clothing
-
pay 12.2% more in Rishikesh
The cost of transportation, housing, childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants in Rishikesh are more expensive than in India.
Rishikesh Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$3.38
₹302.21
|
$1.69
-
$5.64
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$2.99
₹266.95
|
$2.82
-
$4.51
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.38
₹34.32
|
$0.34
-
$0.56
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.16
₹14.34
|
$0.11
-
$0.23
|
Rishikesh - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.28
₹25.18
|
$0.28
-
$0.79
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.91
₹259.98
|
$1.69
-
$4.51
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$2.45
₹219.27
|
$1.88
-
$3.41
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$0.96
₹86.13
|
$0.81
-
$1.76
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.51
₹134.80
|
$1.02
-
$2.05
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.96
₹85.45
|
$0.61
-
$1.53
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.38
₹33.74
|
$0.26
-
$0.77
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.49
₹43.79
|
$0.31
-
$0.77
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.26
₹22.85
|
$0.15
-
$0.38
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.17
₹14.92
|
$0.10
-
$0.20
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.15
₹13.71
|
$0.15
-
$0.31
|
Rishikesh - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.33
₹386.65
|
$4.05
-
$4.69
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$22.55
₹2,014.74
|
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,603.27
₹1,662,161.74
|
$12,402.18
-
$22,549.41
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.38
₹302.21
|
$2.93
-
$5.30
|
Rishikesh - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$8.71
₹777.97
|
$4.75
-
$11.27
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$112.75
₹10,073.71
|
$56.37
-
$169.12
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
??
-
??
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$38.73
₹3,460.36
|
$25.87
-
$68.97
|
Rishikesh - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$73.29
₹6,547.91
|
$45.10
-
$169.12
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,485.44
₹132,721.10
|
$676.48
-
$2,480.44
|
Rishikesh - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.92
₹171.25
|
$1.35
-
$2.82
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.03
₹181.33
|
$1.01
-
$5.64
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.25
₹201.47
|
$2.25
-
$4.51
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$12.40
₹1,108.11
|
$11.27
-
$13.53
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.64
₹503.69
|
$3.95
-
$5.64
|
Rishikesh - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$22.55
₹2,014.74
|
$9.02
-
$39.46
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$22.55
₹2,014.74
|
$11.27
-
$56.37
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$56.37
₹5,036.85
|
$45.10
-
$78.92
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$34.76
₹3,106.06
|
$22.55
-
$56.37
|
Rishikesh - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in India
to see the average cost of cities throughout India, like
Alwar,
Ranchi,
Jammu,
Pondicherry,
Kharagpur,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in India compared to Rishikesh.
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