Consumer spending statistics for India

How much households in India spend each month, by state, area, income level and category.

Key facts

Sikkim has the highest urban spending per person, ₹13,927 a month; Chhattisgarh has the lowest, ₹4,927. More
Of ₹6,996 spent per person a month in urban India, the biggest category is beverages, refreshments and processed food (₹776), followed by conveyance (₹592). More
The top 5% of urban India spend ₹20,310 per person a month, about 8.5 times the bottom 5% (₹2,376). More
Households with regular wage or salaried earners spend more per person than self-employed and casual labour households, in towns and villages. More

Last reviewed November 9, 2026. Startup costs are estimates; check local prices, licensing and tax rules before you commit money.