Professionals should consider living expenses and starting salary ranges when looking for globally recognised jobs like US CPA or US CMA in India. Here is a quick review of the cost of living in major cities, as we have already covered the US CMA salary in India across various cities.
Bengaluru: The estimated monthly cost for a single person in Bengaluru, without rent, is around INR 33,734, and the city's cost of living index is 22.4.
Mumbai: Mumbai's cost of living index of 25.6, however, makes it one of the most costly cities to live in. A single person's monthly expenses, not including rent, are projected to be INR 35,583.
Gurgaon: The cost of living index is 25.0, with major expenses from daily requirements and transport. The average price of living comes up to INR 37,030 without accommodation costs.
Hyderabad: With a cost-of-living index of 21.8, it's more affordable than most metros. One person in Hyderabad spends around INR 32,612 monthly on basic expenses, excluding rent.
Pune: The city has a moderate cost of living index of 22.7. In Pune, basic monthly expenses for one person come to around INR 33,164, without counting the rent.
Chennai: Known for its lower cost of living, the index stands at 21.1. Monthly expenses for a single person are around INR 31,577.
Delhi: The cost of living index in Delhi is 21.8. With rent excluded, a person in Delhi normally spends INR 33,263 a month on necessities.
