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London vs Pune

Pune runs about 83% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 3,353 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
Mula River and its riparian zone as seen from road bridge on Thakar Chowk Mann Road near Mahalunge. A yellow hanging bridge can be seen the center with Blue Ridge Township on the left and VTP Bel Air
Pune
$698/month · India
DesiBoy101 · CC BY-SA 4.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Pune monthly
$698
Index 11 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-83%
Pune relative to London
Rent gap
$2,300
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonPune
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Pune $300. Cheaper in Pune.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Pune $231. Cheaper in Pune.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Pune $20. Cheaper in Pune.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Pune $53. Cheaper in Pune.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Pune $6.36. Cheaper in Pune.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Pune $58. Cheaper in Pune.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Pune $29. Cheaper in Pune.
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

MetricLondonPune
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD698 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6311✓
Housing2,600 USD300 USD✓
Utilities267 USD53 USD✓
Food617 USD231 USD✓
Transport282 USD20 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD6 USD✓
Lifestyle169 USD58 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 USD5,439 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓500 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD300 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD750 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD2,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/100✓64/100
Healthcare84/100✓64/100
Air quality60/100✓28/100
Public transport92/100✓38/100
Walkability90/100✓44/100
English proficiency100/100✓76/100
Nightlife94/100✓72/100
Family friendliness72/100✓70/100
Median broadband90 Mbps✓88 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓25°C
Summer high23°C✓36°C
Winter low3°C12°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,600 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓760 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access90 min✓150 min
CurrencyGBPINR
Time zoneEurope/LondonAsia/Kolkata

Pune runs about 83% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 3,353 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Pune cheaper?

Pune runs about 83% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 3,353 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Pune compared with London?

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

Which has better quality of life, London or Pune?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Pune scores 64 and 64. London averages 12°C against 25°C in Pune.