India Cost Estimates

US$1 = ₹67 (Click HERE for updated Currency Exchange Rate)

The Indian currency is called a rupee (₹). 
100 paisa = 1 Rupee. Paisa is like a cent but rarely used.

Prabha says "Costs in India are generally cheap for US folks. But, please keep in mind that price ranges in India vary widely :)"

Plane Ticket $1500-2000

Air BnB (typically sleeps 4) $30-40/night per apt

Rental Apartment (variable size) $10-15 per person per night

Hotel (3 star) $60-80

Food $2-10 per restaurant meal (we'll feed you all day

wedding day)

CLOTHING:

Woman’s sari skirt $5

Woman’s sari blouse $10 (tailor made) to $30 (pre-made)

Woman’s sari $30

Woman’s salwar/camise set $10-50  

Men’s Dhoti $10-15

TRANSPORTATION:

Bus (very very crowded) $0.50 per ride

Taxi $10 across town

Uber (need smart phone to use) $2 across town

Rickshaw (you know you want to) $5-10

Car & Driver (for road trip) $10/day per person

Attractions $1-5 per person. Much more for national park safari.