Surat, India
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Surat, India: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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66%
Quality of life -
65%
Cost of living -
84%
Connectivity -
59%
Weather
48
Currency | INR |
Population (in millions) | 5.6 |
Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 145 |
Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 40% cheaper |
Best neighborhood to stay | Varachha, Udhna |
Number of museums and galleries | 8 |
Top selling local beer | Kingfisher |
Most popular local dish | Bhajiya |
Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Dumas Beach, Chintamani Jain Temple, Surat Castle |
Discount airline | Indigo |
Major airline | Air India |
Largest ride sharing company | Ola Cabs |
Primary train stations | Surat Railway Station, Udhna Junction Railway Station, Utran Railway Station |
Primary airports | Surat International Airport, Magdalla Airport, and Dumas Airport |
Best rental car company | Hertz |
Used car costs | Approximately 300,000 INR |
Apple store addresses | Apple Store, G-2, Ground Floor, VR Mall, Dumas Road, Surat, Gujarat 395007 |
Internet connection (in Mbps) | 10 Mbps |
Power socket type | C, D |
Supply voltage | 230V |
Best electronics store | Amazon |
Best internet carrier | Airtel |
Primary cellular carrier | Vodafone |
Average monthly cost for internet | 800 INR |
The best drug store | Apollo |
Best restaurant chain | Themis |
The best grocery store | DMart |
The most popular fashion brand | Pantaloons |
GDP per capita | $3,845 / year |
Average annual income | $7000 |
Sales tax rate | 5% |
Income tax rate | Not applicable. Income tax rates vary by country and region |
Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Average mortgage rate | Not available |
Suggested ATM take out | 2000 INR |
Bank that has the most ATM machines | State Bank of India |
Average tip in restaurant | 5-10% |
Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Emergency Phone Numbers | 100 (police), 101 (fire), 102 (ambulance) |
Polution per square meter | 2,845 |
Health quality rank (according to WHO) | Not available |
Main religion | Hinduism |
66%
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66%
Safety, freedom, rights -
97%
Traffic -
70%
Property to income -
34%
Crime -
67%
Healthcare -
59%
Weather
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ₹30,000 |
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.64% |
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | ₹2,972 |
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | ₹71,222 |
65%
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Purchasing Power
0%
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Rent
6%
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Food
0%
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Restaurant
15%
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Workspace
57%
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Transport
27%
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | ₹17,170.54 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | ₹19,274.69 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | ₹26,484.38 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | ₹21,926.67 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | ₹900.00 |
Milk (regular), (1 liter) | ₹60.69 |
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | ₹43.76 |
Eggs (regular) (12) | ₹74.42 |
Local Cheese (1kg) | ₹430.00 |
Water (1.5 liter bottle) | ₹27.08 |
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₹750.00 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | ₹228.79 |
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | ₹350.00 |
Chicken Fillets (1kg) | ₹266.67 |
Apples (1kg) | ₹117.50 |
Oranges (1kg) | ₹78.81 |
Potato (1kg) | ₹28.31 |
Lettuce (1 head) | ₹36.67 |
Rice (white), (1kg) | ₹62.63 |
Tomato (1kg) | ₹41.67 |
Banana (1kg) | ₹42.38 |
Onion (1kg) | ₹34.19 |
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | ₹800.00 |
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | ₹200.00 |
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | ₹750.00 |
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | ₹300.00 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | ₹175.00 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | ₹300.00 |
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | ₹30.00 |
Water (0.33 liter bottle) | ₹15.83 |
Cappuccino (regular) | ₹138.50 |
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | ₹2,556.91 |
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | ₹1.28 |
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | ₹575.00 |
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | ₹1,170.37 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | ₹900.00 |
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | ₹300.00 |
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | ₹20.00 |
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | ₹350.00 |
Gasoline (1 liter) | ₹101.76 |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | ₹1,075,000.00 |
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | ₹2,394,000.00 |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | ₹50.00 |
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | ₹20.00 |
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | ₹110.00 |