What ₹100 Buys in These Indian Cities: A Real India Price Index

A ₹100 note may look the same in every Indian city, but its buying power changes sharply. Bharat Explainer tests a simple basket — 1 litre milk, 1 kg onion, 1 cup chai and 1 ordinary bus ticket — across 10 Indian cities

Srajan AgarwalEditorial Desk

13 Jun 2026 · 3:55 PM IST5 min read

₹100 note with milk, onion, chai and bus ticket showing cost of living across Indian cities

Frequently Asked Questions

What can ₹100 buy in India today?

₹100 can still buy some basic daily items, but in many Indian cities it may not fully cover a small basket of 1 litre milk, 1 kg onion, 1 cup chai and one ordinary bus ticket.

Why does ₹100 have different value in different Indian cities?

Which Indian cities are cheaper for daily essentials?

Why are prices higher in cities like Imphal and Guwahati?

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Srajan Agarwal

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Srajan Agarwal, an advertising, digital marketing, and content strategy professional driven by the idea that powerful storytelling can shape brands, influence decisions, and build lasting impact. As the Founder of News4Bharat and someone deeply involved in...

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