Numbeo, one of the largest cost-of-living databases globally, published its cost-of-living index by cities during mid-year 2024.
While Switzerland tops the list becoming the most expensive country in the world, Pakistan is the least expensive country according to the data.
With India ranking 118 in the list, let’s check out the country’s most expensive cities, according to the data of Numbeo.
The tech hub of India, Bangalore tops the list with a 25.8 cost of living index, becoming India’s most expensive city.
Gurgaon is the second most expensive city in India with a cost of living index of 25.4.
Mumbai graces the third place with a cost of living index of 24.3.
Pune is fourth with a cost of living index of 24.1.
Delhi is the fifth with a 23.9 cost of living index, according to the Numbeo.
Hyderabad is the sixth most expensive city in India with a cost of living index of 22.8.
Ahmedabad is the seventh most expensive city in the country with a cost of living index of 22.8, as published by the Numbeo.
Chennai is the 8th most expensive city in India at 21.8.
Finally, Kolkata is ranked 9th at 21.1.
These indices are published periodically and represent a specific point in time and region.