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London vs Hyderabad

Hyderabad runs about 82% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 3,328 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Aerial view of Durgam cheruvu and Hitech CIty
Hyderabad
$722/month · India
iMahesh · CC BY-SA 4.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Hyderabad monthly
$722
Index 11 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-82%
Hyderabad relative to London
Rent gap
$2,280
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonHyderabad
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Hyderabad $320. Cheaper in Hyderabad.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Hyderabad $232. Cheaper in Hyderabad.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Hyderabad $20. Cheaper in Hyderabad.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Hyderabad $55. Cheaper in Hyderabad.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Hyderabad $6.36. Cheaper in Hyderabad.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Hyderabad $59. Cheaper in Hyderabad.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Hyderabad $30. Cheaper in Hyderabad.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricLondonHyderabad
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD722 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6311✓
Housing2,600 USD320 USD✓
Utilities267 USD55 USD✓
Food617 USD232 USD✓
Transport282 USD20 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD6 USD✓
Lifestyle169 USD59 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD6,137 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.6%26.4%✓
Left over each month1,902 USD5,415 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓560 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD320 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD800 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD2,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10066/100
Healthcare84/100✓64/100
Air quality60/100✓26/100
Public transport92/100✓44/100
Walkability90/100✓42/100
English proficiency100/100✓76/100
Nightlife94/100✓72/100
Family friendliness72/100✓68/100
Median broadband90 Mbps90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓27°C
Summer high23°C✓38°C
Winter low3°C15°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,700 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓800 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access90 min✓None nearby
CurrencyGBPINR
Time zoneEurope/LondonAsia/Kolkata

Hyderabad runs about 82% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 3,328 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Hyderabad cheaper?

Hyderabad runs about 82% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 3,328 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Hyderabad compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $6,137 in Hyderabad, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Hyderabad?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Hyderabad scores 66 and 64. London averages 12°C against 27°C in Hyderabad.