What is the cost of living in Andhra Pradesh?

Andhra Pradesh has an average cost of living index of 82, which is 12% below the India average of 93. Average monthly rent across tracked cities is ₹10,000, and average median income is ₹4,20,000.

What is the cheapest city in Andhra Pradesh?

Visakhapatnam is the most affordable city tracked in Andhra Pradesh, with a cost index of 82 and median rent of ₹10,000/month.

Is Andhra Pradesh affordable to live in?

Andhra Pradesh's average rent-to-income ratio is 28.6%. Andhra Pradesh is generally considered affordable.

What is the quality of life in Andhra Pradesh?

Andhra Pradesh has an average quality of life score of 61/100. The top-ranked city is Visakhapatnam with a score of 61/100, factoring in affordability, safety, healthcare, air quality, green space, and transit.

What is the safest city in Andhra Pradesh?

Visakhapatnam is the safest tracked city in Andhra Pradesh with a safety score of 65/100 and a crime rate of 38.5 per 1,000 residents. The region average safety score is 65/100.

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Andhra Pradesh

Complete state intelligence: affordability, quality of life, safety, climate, and lifestyle metrics across all tracked cities.

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Best QoL: Visakhapatnam (61)

Safest: Visakhapatnam (65)

Avg rent: ₹10,000

Avg Cost Index

0/ 100

Avg Quality of Life

61/ 100

Avg Income

₹4,20,000

Avg Rent

₹10,000/mo

Avg Safety

65/ 100

State Pop

State Intelligence Overview

Core metrics, city comparisons, and lifestyle signals

Andhra Pradesh vs India Average

Cost Index

-11.8% vs avg

Avg Rent

₹10,000

-25.6% vs avg

Avg Income

₹4,20,000

-15.1% vs avg

Cities in Andhra Pradesh

City	Cost	QoL	Safety	Rent	Income	Pop	Rent/Inc
Visakhapatnam	82	61	65	₹10,000	₹4,20,000	21,00,000	28.6%

Lifestyle Overview

Avg Walkability

38/100

Avg Safety

65/100

Avg Internet

52 Mbps

Avg Home Price

₹40,00,000

Average Salaries in Andhra Pradesh

Software Engineer₹14,57,960

Entry: ₹10,49,731Expert: ₹20,70,303

Registered Nurse₹5,37,920

Entry: ₹3,87,302Expert: ₹7,63,846

Teacher₹3,30,460

Entry: ₹2,37,931Expert: ₹4,69,253

Accountant₹6,80,190

Entry: ₹4,89,737Expert: ₹9,65,870

Marketing Manager₹15,44,880

Entry: ₹11,12,314Expert: ₹21,93,730

Housing Market Overview

Avg Home Price

₹40,00,000

Avg Rent-to-Income

28.6%

Home Prices by City

Visakhapatnam

₹40,00,000

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Visakhapatnam

₹10,000/mo · QoL 61

Frequently Asked Questions

Tax Rates

Income Tax20%

CPP/EI0%

Property Tax1.5%

GST/HST18%

Combined Tax Load

39.5%

Cost Index Distribution

Visakhapatnam

Low

Avg

High

Very High

Rent Comparison

Visakhapatnam₹10,000

Income Comparison

Visakhapatnam₹4,20,000

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