Cost of living in Pune 

Pune is also known as the "Oxford of the east." The city has been appropriately described as the ideal combination of a location that offers good weather, a wide variety of Job opportunities, and top-notch education

If you are reading this post, there is a high possibility that you are intrigued and eager to learn about the Cost of living in Pune. After reading this article, you will get to know how you can utilize your budget to maximize your experience to the fullest.

Cost of living in Pune for students

The first category that we would like to mention is students. 

Pune is well known for its education quality, so students not only from the state of Maharashtra but from other parts of India migrate to the city for a better education. 

Many students planning to migrate to Pune often forget to calculate the additional expenses apart from tuition fees.

Following is the breakdown of other essential expenses that need to be considered by a student as the Cost of living in Pune.
 

Home

Some colleges in Pune provide students with hostel accommodation, but it might be expensive. Most students prefer renting a flat with their friends on a sharing basis or enrolling in private hostels.

Note: While renting some hostels, you are asked to pay electricity bills

Average Cost: 3000 Rs - 5000 Rs

Food

Preparing food for yourself might be a time-consuming task for a student, so students prefer to enrol in canteens.

It is a monthly recurring subscription you must enrol for, and the Cost varies throughout Pune.

Average Cost: 4000 Rs- 8000 Rs depending on vegetarian/ non-vegetarian preference of food

Transportation cost

Transportation costs might vary depending on the distance between the college and the hostel. Students can own a bicycle (a healthy option) or rent two-wheelers from boongg.com at affordable prices starting at 30rs/hour. Learn more

Average Cost: 50 RS per day — Auto 25 Rs WEF Sept 2022/Per Km —- 

Household bills

Students usually don't have many household bills to pay & as far as we researched, most students mentioned eatables(snacks), mobile recharge & subscriptions to OTT platforms like Netflix, amazon prime, etc. as their primary recurring expenses.

Students might need to pay the electricity bill for their flat apart from rent in some apartments/societies/localities.

Average Cost: 500 rs -1200 rs

Lifestyle

In terms of spending, students usually do not prefer expensive options over cheaper ones. Students do generally enjoy their weekends at fancy restaurants and malls.

Average Cost: 3000 rs - 5000 rs

Cost of living in Pune for bachelor/ single person

If you have acquired a job in Pune and are planning to migrate to this city, we can assume you are getting paid a decent amount.

Employed bachelors have better spending capability than students. They tend to maintain the best lifestyle in this span of their life. Usually, bachelors after their 9-5 job prefer having a chill time with their friends & enjoying the city at weekends. 

Home

Renting a flat with or without your colleagues is an affordable option.

Average Cost: 6000 Rs - 7000 Rs

Food

You can subscribe to a canteen or hire a cook; both are affordable options. 

Average CostCost: cook: 2000-3000 rs

Canteen: 2000 Rs - 8000 Rs depending on vegetarian/ non-vegetarian preference of food

Transportation cost

Transportation costs usually depend on the distance between the apartment you are staying at and the office. However, you must worry about traffic if renting a Cab/Taxi, Or you can use boongg to rent a bike. 
 

Average Cost: 3000 Rs - 5000 Rs

Household bills

If you are a bachelor living in Pune, household bills might be a pain to you. Cook, electricity bill, maid. Some maintenance bills will accompany you if you consider living in a well-maintained society.

Cook: 1200-1500 rs

Electricity bill: 600-1000 rs

Society maintenance:500 rs -10000 rs

Lifestyle

Aye, lifestyle! Who hates to enjoy your life as a bachelor during weekends? 

After your 9-5 job, you might be willing to get relief, and guess what? You can do a lot in Pune if you want to get some relief.

You can do parties, outings, hang out with friends, and many more things with your friends in Pune.

Average Cost:  5000 rs - 7000 rs

Cost of living in Pune for couples 

Two working individuals migrating to Pune? The schedule must be busy! below is the average Cost of living in Pune for couples. 

Home

Renting a flat in the city or buying one are your only options.

Average CostCost: 10,000 rs- 20,000 rs

Food

You can hire a cook for your service, and they can get all your food ready while you save your precious time & excel at work.

Average Cost: cook: 6000 rs -10,000 rs

Transportation cost

Transportation will depend on the distance between your home and the office. However, you must worry about traffic if renting a Cab/Taxi. If you have your vehicle, then the only significant expense in transportation is fuel.

Average Cost: 2000 rs - 5000 rs

Household bills

Household bills eat another chunk of your savings, including the salary of a maid who maintains hygiene in your home, a cook, electricity bill & the Maintainance of society.

Average CostCost: maid: 2000-3000 rs

Cook: 1200-1500 rs

Electricity bill: 500 rs -1500 rs 

Society maintenance:500 rs -1500 rs

Groceries: 2000 rs - 3000rs

Lifestyle

You will enjoy Pune once you visit its loveliest sites. There are many locations you might want to see with your partner.

 Average Cost: 7000-10,000 rs 

Cost of living in Pune for 4 People's Family

A family of 4 migrating to Pune! Kudos, most probably someone In your family got a brilliant job. Planning to relocate permanently to this city?

Usually, people during family migration consider rent in their calculations. They forget to view some of the other essentials that may bleed their savings & salary in the early months after migration. Below is the rough breakdown of the Cost of living in Pune for family.

Home

Renting a 2BHK flat might be a good option for you, as a family of 4 can easily fit into it.

If you have a long-term plan to stay in the city. You can consider buying a flat 

Average Cost: 10,000 rs - 20,000 rs

Food

You can have your family member cook for you or hire a cook; the choice is yours.

Average Cost: cook 1200 rs - 3000 rs

School/college of children 

Pune is known for its quality of education, and there is no better place for your child to pursue education here.

Average Cost: 15,000 rs- 30,000

Transportation cost

If you own a vehicle of yours, your primary concern will be its fuel & traffic. 

You can always opt for taxies or rent a 2-wheeler from boongg 

Average Cost: Taxi fair: 2000 rs - 5000rs

Household bills

Household bills will include the salary of the Cook, electricity bill, the compensation of the maid, groceries, society maintain

Average Cost: maid:2000-3000 rs 

Electricity bill: 500-1500 rs

Society maintenance: 500-1500

Lifestyle

After your work, a family is waiting for you in your home, and you might consider an outing during weekends to cheer them up with your dinner; some beautiful Restaurants in the city will enjoy 

Average Cost: 7000 -10,000 rs

FAQ

Que. What salary is needed to survive in Pune?

Ans: 15,000-17,000 rs; Pune is quite an expensive city, and most of your expenses are devoted to rent & lifestyle in the city.

Que. What salary is needed to live comfortably in Pune?

Ans: 25,000rs is the base number you want to remember if you are to live comfortably

Que. Cost of living in Pune for a family of 3.

Ans: 30,000 at least, if you want to 

Que. Which area of Pune is most affordable for students

Ans: All the Peth areas (Pune has 11 peth areas)

Final Words

The Cost of living in Pune ranges from low - to average, and people do not consider these expenses and end up spending extra numbers. Pune is a beautiful city. Every person migrating to the town enjoys it and makes memories.
 

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