How much do you need to earn to live in Hyderabad? We calculate the gross monthly salary required to cover rent, food, transport, and utilities — accounting for India's tax system.
You need at least ₹49,042/month gross to live in Hyderabad on a budget.
For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for ₹71,384/month gross (₹66,901 net after ~0% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | ₹22,000 Cheapest neighborhood (Kukatpally) | ₹39,500 Median neighborhood | ₹48,000 Premium neighborhood (Banjara Hills) |
| Groceries | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹15,000 |
| Transport | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| Utilities | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| Dining & Entertainment | ₹7,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹11,250 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | ₹45,900 | ₹66,900 | ₹80,650 |
₹49,042/month gross
₹71,384/month gross
₹86,011/month gross
1-bedroom second-hand rents across 5 neighborhoods in Hyderabad
Kukatpally
25 min by metro
₹22,000 - ₹30,000
Secunderabad
20 min by metro
₹24,000 - ₹34,000
Gachibowli
35 min by bus
₹34,000 - ₹45,000
Banjara Hills
15 min by car
₹42,000 - ₹54,000
HITEC City
30 min by metro
₹36,000 - ₹48,000
Gachibowli
35 min by bus
₹34,000 - ₹45,000
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Open calculatorWe total monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then reverse-calculate the gross salary needed to cover those expenses after India's income tax and social contributions. Rent data comes from second-hand market listings (what expats actually pay). All figures are based on 2026 data from official government statistics. See our data sources for full attribution.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least ₹49,042/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Hyderabad. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for ₹71,384/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for India.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 5 neighborhoods in Hyderabad is approximately ₹36,900/month. Rents range from ₹22,000 in Kukatpally to ₹54,000 in Banjara Hills.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Hyderabad cost approximately ₹10,000. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in India are progressive. At the budget salary level of ₹49,042/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 0%. At the comfortable level of ₹71,384/month, it rises to approximately 0%. This includes income tax and social contributions.