Cost of Living in Hyderabad

The cost of living in Hyderabad depends on your lifestyle, but most students and working professionals find Hyderabad reasonably affordable compared to top-tier metros. Here's a realistic monthly breakdown.

PG cost in Hyderabad

Single-room PGs: ₹7,000 – ₹16,000 per month. Shared/twin PGs: ₹5,000 – ₹11,000. Premium co-living PGs with AC, gym and 3 meals can cost 30-50% more.

Flat rent in Hyderabad

• 1 BHK: ₹11,000 – ₹22,000 / month
• 2 BHK: ₹18,000 – ₹38,000 / month
• 3 BHK: ₹28,000 – ₹65,000 / month

Food expenses

Cooking at home in Hyderabad costs around ₹4,500 – ₹9,000 per month for one person with groceries from local stores or Blinkit/Zepto. Eating out 3-4 times a week adds another ₹3,000-₹6,000. Office canteen + dinner home is the most popular middle ground.

Transportation

Hyderabad Metro Red, Blue and Green lines connect LB Nagar, Miyapur, Ameerpet, Nagole and the IT corridor with high frequency. TSRTC city services and Pushpak airport buses serve every locality. Typical monthly commute spend works out to ₹1,000 – ₹3,000. A two-wheeler EMI plus fuel may add ₹4,000-₹7,000 if you prefer your own vehicle.

Electricity, water & gas

Utilities for a small 1 BHK in Hyderabad are usually ₹800 – ₹2,200 per month combined. AC-heavy summers can push electricity bills up by ₹1,500-₹3,000.

Internet

Home broadband in Hyderabad starts at ₹499 – ₹1,199 per month for 100-300 Mbps unlimited plans (Jio Fiber, Airtel Xstream, ACT, Excitel).

Lifestyle budget

Weekend outings, OTT subscriptions, gym, salon and shopping in Hyderabad can add ₹4,000-₹10,000 per month, depending on how much you go out. Movie tickets are ₹200-₹450; a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant is ₹800-₹1,500.

Student budget (monthly)

• PG (twin sharing with food): ₹6,500-₹11,000
• Stationery, printouts, project costs: ₹500-₹1,500
• Mobile + small data top-ups: ₹250-₹500
• Outings + occasional eating out: ₹1,500-₹3,500
• Transport (bus/metro/auto): ₹800-₹2,000
• Total: ₹15,000-₹25,000 / month

Working professional budget (monthly)

• 1 BHK rent (mid-locality): ₹11,000 – ₹22,000
• Groceries + cooking: ₹5,000-₹9,000
• Eating out + delivery: ₹3,000-₹6,000
• Transport (metro/cab/fuel): ₹1,500-₹4,500
• Utilities + internet: ₹1,800-₹3,500
• Gym + entertainment: ₹2,500-₹5,000
• Total: ₹28,000-₹55,000 / month