Cost of Living in Gurgaon (2026) — Monthly Budget

Wondering how far your salary goes in Gurgaon? Here’s what everyday life costs, in local prices — the numbers that matter when you’re deciding to move or negotiating a package.

What things cost

One-bed apartment, Golf Course Road condominiumINR 45,000–85,000 / month

One-bed apartment, older sectors or Sohna RoadINR 22,000–40,000 / month

Condominium maintenance chargesINR 3,000–10,000 / month on top of rent — ask before signing

Groceries, one personINR 7,000–13,000 / month

Air purifiers, two roomsINR 30,000–60,000 up front plus filters — a necessary line item, not optional

Good to know

Population

≈1.2 million in the city; part of an NCR agglomeration of around 33 million

Languages

Hindi and English dominate; Haryanvi is the local dialect and Punjabi is widely spoken

Currency

Indian rupee (INR)

Time zone

IST (GMT+5:30) — India has a single time zone and no daylight saving

Power plug

Types C, D and M, 230 V / 50 Hz

Climate

Humid subtropical with extremes — over 45°C in May and June, cold foggy Januaries, and a short intense monsoon

Driving side

Left

State

Haryana — a different state from Delhi, with its own FRRO jurisdiction, stamp duty and vehicle rules

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A note on budgeting

Rent is usually the swing factor — location and whether bills are included move the number most. Build your estimate from the rent band above, add a monthly living figure, and keep a buffer for one-off setup costs (deposits, a residence permit, a local SIM, first-month transport). Globe Quest turns this into a personalized Gurgaon checklist so nothing setup-related catches you off guard.