Cost of Living in Port Blair

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

PG cost in Port Blair

Single-room PGs: ₹6,000 – ₹14,000 per month. Shared/twin PGs: ₹4,000 – ₹9,000. Premium co-living PGs with AC, gym and 3 meals can cost 30-50% more.

Flat rent in Port Blair

• 1 BHK: ₹9,000 – ₹20,000 / month
• 2 BHK: ₹14,000 – ₹32,000 / month
• 3 BHK: ₹22,000 – ₹55,000 / month

Food expenses

Cooking at home in Port Blair 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

Port Blair is served by city buses and shared autos; rapid transit options continue to expand as demand grows. State transport and private operators run frequent buses across Port Blair and to nearby towns. 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 Port Blair 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 Port Blair 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 Port Blair 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): ₹9,000 – ₹20,000
• 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