Based on consumption expenditure data of major states and UTs released by the government, people in Kerala have highest average monthly per capita consumption expenditure (MPCE) of ₹5,924 among rural areas. In urban areas, Telangana has highest MPCE at ₹8,158, followed by Haryana (₹7,911) and Karnataka (₹7,666). Chhattisgarh has the lowest MPCE in both rural (₹2,466) and urban (₹4,483) areas.