Living Vegan Cheaply in Pune: A Comprehensive Guide

Going vegan in Pune doesn’t have to be expensive. With the growing availability of plant-based alternatives, you can enjoy a cruelty-free lifestyle without breaking the bank. Here’s a detailed guide to affordable vegan options in Pune, covering everything from plant-based milk to household items.

Plant based milk:

1. Oat milk from Country Delight: ₹50-60 for 400ml. ₹107-120 for 1L.
   Pros: taste is good.
   Cons: Gets spoiled within a day or two of opening.
   Available at: Country Delight app.
2. Plain Soya milk from Chetran: ₹40 for 400ml.
   Pros: Ingredients include soy, water and nothing else.
   Cons: Taste is okish.
   Available at: Instamart, Amazon Now, Countryside, etc
3. Soya milk powder from Urban Platter: ~₹27 for 200ml.
   Pros: Taste is good. No worries of it going waste as you can prepare exactly how much you want. Can me made as much thick as you want.
   Cons: Needs a blender.
   Available at: Urban Platter app
4. Veganday.in oatmilk: ₹140/L
5. Veganday.in milky magic: ₹130/L
6. Veganday.in soy milk: ₹95/L

Other dairy alternatives:

1. Soya Curd: ₹40 for 400g. Available from Chetran on Instamart.
2. Peanut curd and soya curd 65 at 400g. ₹120 for 800g. Available at Countryside Kitchen.
3. Soya taak (chaas): ₹18 for 500ml. Available from Chetran on Instamart, Amazon Now, Countryside, etc
4. Soya mango Lassi: ₹12 for 250ml. Available from Chetran on Instamart, Amazon Now, Countryside, etc
5. Soyakhand: like shrikhand. Available from Chetran at Countryside, Living free or Chetran’s factory in Hadapsar.

Tofu- Alternative to Paneer:

1. Chetrans fresh tofu: ₹55 for 250g. Available on Instamart, Amazon Now, etc.
2. Chetran Silken Soft tofu: ₹75 for 250g. Available on Instamart, Amazon Now, etc.
3. Chetran herbal tofu: ₹60 for 200g. Available on Instamart, Amazon Now, etc.
4. Dorabjee’s tofu: ₹75 for 300g. Available in Dorabjee’s stores and app.
5. Countryside tofu ₹55 for 200g. Available at Countryside Kitchen.
6. Many other brands available on quick delivery apps, dmart, reliance smart, countryside, living free, etc

Coconut Nectar: Alternative to honey

Can be found on amazon from various brands. Suggested brand: “Open Coconut”. Price: ~250 for 250g

Cheap and awesome Pizza:

Countryside Kitchen
Living free cafe
Both can be found here:
https://puneveganrestaurants.carrd.co

Other links:

https://puneveganbakeries.carrd.co
https://puneveganicecreams.carrd.co
https://punevegansweets.carrd.co

Household items:

1. Soap: Medimix ₹34 for 125g bar
2. Handwash: Medimix ₹98 for 675ml
3. Toothpaste: Meswak, Dabur Red, Himalaya Herbals

More links:

https://veganindiahub.com/directory/household-vegan-items/
https://veganindiahub.com/logos/
https://veganindiahub.com/directory/cosmetics/

Living vegan in Pune is easier and more affordable than ever. With these options, you can enjoy a compassionate lifestyle without straining your budget. Share this guide with friends who are curious about veganism or looking to save money while staying cruelty‑free!