Prayagraj landmark

Cost of Living in Prayagraj

Uttar Pradesh • Population: 13 L

Confluence of three rivers (Triveni Sangam). Host of the world's largest gathering — Kumbh Mela.

Cost Index
73
Mumbai = 100
Veg Thali
₹65
1BHK (Centre)
₹7,500
PG Double Sharing
₹4,500
Petrol
₹95/L

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Restaurants & Dining

Average prices at local restaurants, street food stalls, and cafes

ItemPrayagraj
Veg Thali (local restaurant)
per plate
₹65
Non-Veg Thali (local restaurant)
per plate
₹120
Meal for Two (high-end restaurant)
per meal
₹800
Chai (regular cup)
per cup
₹10
Coffee (Cappuccino)
per cup
₹110
Street Food (Vada Pav / Samosa)
per piece
₹10
Biryani (chicken)
per plate
₹140
Dosa (plain)
per plate
₹50
Fast Food Combo (McDonald's)
per meal
₹220
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola, 300ml)
per bottle
₹35
Bottled Water (1 litre)
per bottle
₹20
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Groceries

Prices at local markets and grocery stores

ItemPrayagraj
Rice (Basmati)
1 kg
₹78
Wheat Flour (Atta)
1 kg
₹40
Toor Dal
1 kg
₹135
Milk (Full Cream)
1 litre
₹50
Eggs
12 pcs
₹68
Chicken
1 kg
₹200
Paneer
1 kg
₹320
Onions
1 kg
₹25
Tomatoes
1 kg
₹28
Potatoes
1 kg
₹20
Cooking Oil (Sunflower)
1 litre
₹138
Sugar
1 kg
₹40
Apples (Shimla)
1 kg
₹178
Bananas
1 dozen
₹38
Bread (White, Sliced)
1 loaf
₹35
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Transportation

Public transport, ride-hailing, and fuel costs

ItemPrayagraj
Auto Rickshaw (minimum fare)
per ride
₹15
Auto Rickshaw (per km after min)
per km
₹8
Metro / Local Train (monthly pass)
per month
₹500
Bus (monthly pass)
per month
₹350
Ola/Uber Mini (per km)
per km
₹8
Petrol
1 litre
₹95
Diesel
1 litre
₹88
Honda Activa (new)
on-road price
₹79,000
Maruti Swift (base model, new)
on-road price
₹6.6L
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Utilities (Monthly)

Monthly bills for a typical 2BHK apartment

ItemPrayagraj
Electricity (2BHK, avg usage)
per month
₹1,200
Water Bill
per month
₹150
Cooking Gas (LPG Cylinder)
per cylinder
₹803
Broadband Internet (100 Mbps)
per month
₹500
Mobile Plan (Jio/Airtel, 2GB/day)
per month
₹299
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Accommodation - Rent (Monthly)

Monthly rent for apartments in different areas

ItemPrayagraj
1 BHK in City Centre
per month
₹7,500
1 BHK Outside City Centre
per month
₹4,500
2 BHK in City Centre
per month
₹12,000
2 BHK Outside City Centre
per month
₹7,500
3 BHK in City Centre
per month
₹20,000
3 BHK Outside City Centre
per month
₹12,000
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PG / Shared Accommodation (Monthly)

Paying Guest accommodations popular with students and young professionals

ItemPrayagraj
PG - Private Room (with meals)
per month
₹6,500
PG - Private Room (without meals)
per month
₹5,000
PG - Double Sharing (with meals)
per month
₹4,500
PG - Double Sharing (without meals)
per month
₹3,200
PG - Triple Sharing (with meals)
per month
₹3,500
PG - Triple Sharing (without meals)
per month
₹2,500
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Lifestyle & Entertainment

Gym, movies, streaming, and personal care

ItemPrayagraj
Gym Membership
per month
₹600
Movie Ticket (Multiplex)
per ticket
₹150
Netflix (Standard Plan)
per month
₹649
Spotify Premium
per month
₹119
Haircut (Men, basic salon)
per cut
₹50
Domestic Beer (pint, restaurant)
per pint
₹150
Imported Beer (bottle, restaurant)
per bottle
₹300

Last updated: February 2026

Based on data from 24 contributors

Prices are averages and may vary by locality