A tattoo in Ahmedabad costs about ₹800 to ₹2,000 for a small minimal design, ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 for a palm-size piece, ₹5,000 to ₹12,000 for a forearm or shoulder piece and ₹15,000 to ₹40,000 for a full sleeve. Studios price by size, detail, style and artist experience, usually ₹500 to ₹1,000 per square inch for standard work, or by the session for large pieces.
At Black Poison Tattoo Studio in Bodakdev, tattoos start from ₹2,000 for a small piece under 3 inches, ₹5,000 for palm size, ₹10,000 for large pieces, ₹20,000 for a half sleeve and ₹40,000 for a full sleeve. Realistic portraits start from ₹8,000 and cover-ups from ₹3,000. You get a written quote at a free consultation, before anything starts.
Prices are reviewed by the Black Poison Tattoo Studio artist team and updated whenever the studio price list changes.
Black Poison Tattoo Studio tattoo price list
These are the starting prices published on each of our style pages, by size. Palm size means roughly the width of your palm. Every price is confirmed in writing at the free consultation, because placement, detail and colour move a design up or down a band.
| Style | Starting price by size |
|---|---|
| Fine line and blackwork | Small, under 3 in: ₹2,000 Medium, palm size: ₹5,000 Large, 6 in and above: ₹10,000 Half sleeve: ₹20,000 Full sleeve: ₹40,000 |
| Geometric and mandala and watercolor | Small, under 3 in: ₹3,000 Medium, palm size: ₹5,000 Large, 6 in and above: ₹10,000 Half sleeve: ₹20,000 Full sleeve: ₹40,000 |
| Custom design | Small, under 3 in: ₹2,500 Medium, 3 to 6 in: ₹6,000 Large, 6 in and above: ₹12,000 Full custom sleeve: ₹45,000 |
| Realistic portrait | Small, 4 to 5 in: ₹8,000 Medium, 6 to 8 in: ₹15,000 Large composition: ₹25,000 Full back piece: ₹60,000 |
| Cover-up | Small name or symbol: from ₹3,000 Medium, palm size: ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 Large cover-up or rework: from ₹10,000 |
Full chest or back compositions, large colour work and heavy blackout areas are quoted after the consultation because the time depends on the detail. See every style and its price on our tattoo services page.
Average tattoo cost across Ahmedabad
Tattoo prices in Ahmedabad depend on size, complexity, artist experience and studio reputation. This is the general range across reputed tattoo studios in the city, next to the national average:
| Tattoo type | Average cost (Ahmedabad) | National average (India) |
|---|---|---|
| Small / minimal tattoo | ₹800 – ₹2,000 | ₹600 – ₹1,800 |
| Medium tattoo (palm size) | ₹2,000 – ₹5,000 | ₹1,800 – ₹4,500 |
| Large tattoo (forearm / shoulder) | ₹5,000 – ₹12,000 | ₹4,000 – ₹10,000 |
| Full sleeve tattoo | ₹15,000 – ₹40,000 | ₹12,000 – ₹35,000 |
| Portrait / realism tattoo | ₹10,000 – ₹25,000 | ₹8,000 – ₹20,000 |
| Cover-up / rework tattoo | ₹3,000 – ₹15,000 | ₹2,500 – ₹12,000 |
| Custom design tattoo | ₹5,000+ | ₹4,000+ |
Ahmedabad tattoo prices are slightly higher than smaller cities because of the growing tattoo culture, premium studios and experienced artists. The studio price list above shows where a specific design starts at Black Poison Tattoo Studio.
What affects the cost of a tattoo
Size and design complexity
More intricate designs need more time, precision and shading, and all of that affects the cost. A small line-art tattoo may cost ₹1,000 to ₹2,000, whereas a detailed mandala sleeve can go beyond ₹30,000.
Style and colour
Solid black fills, colour blending and photo-real shading take more passes than a single line, so realism, watercolor and blackout work sit at the higher end of each size band. The tattoo pain chart also shows why some placements take longer.
Artist experience
Experienced artists work faster, cleaner and more accurately, which matters most for fine line, portraits and cover-ups. The studio is run by its two founding artists, who have tattooed full time since 2007, with a team of 15+ artists and piercers. Read more about the studio and team.
Studio hygiene and equipment
Sealed single-use needles opened in front of you, new ink caps, gloves and barrier film for every client, and sterilised equipment cost more to run than a bare-minimum setup, and they are what protect your skin and your tattoo.
Placement
Ribs, neck, hands and feet are more sensitive and harder to work on, so they need more care and time, which can add to the cost.
Customisation and consultation
Every tattoo here is drawn for you from your brief, with revisions until you approve the design. Custom artwork takes artist time that a ready-made flash design does not.
Tattoo cost in Ahmedabad compared with other cities
| City | Average tattoo cost (per sq. inch) |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | ₹500 – ₹1,000 |
| Mumbai | ₹700 – ₹1,200 |
| Delhi | ₹600 – ₹1,100 |
| Bangalore | ₹650 – ₹1,000 |
| Pune | ₹550 – ₹950 |
| Jaipur | ₹400 – ₹800 |
Ahmedabad pricing is mid-range, a good balance of affordability and professional standards.
How to get an exact tattoo quote
- Send your idea. Share a reference, the placement and the approximate size on WhatsApp (+918141338866), or walk in any day from 11 AM to 9 PM.
- Free consultation. We match you to the artist who specialises in your style and talk through the design, size and placement.
- Written quote. You get one price in writing before the stencil goes on. Nothing is permanent until you have approved the design, the stencil and the placement.
- Aftercare and touch-up. You leave with a written aftercare card, and a free touch-up within three months if a line heals lighter than it should, provided the aftercare was followed. The full routine is in our tattoo aftercare guide.
Ready to start? Book a free consultation, or look through the portfolio of healed work first. Current promotions are on the offers page.
Why choose Black Poison Tattoo Studio in Ahmedabad
- Tattooing in Ahmedabad since June 2007
- 2,00,000+ tattoos completed
- 15+ specialist artists and piercers, matched to your style
- 4.8 stars from 2,500+ Google reviews
- Sealed needles opened in front of you, new ink caps, gloves and barrier film for every client
- Prices published openly, with a written quote before every tattoo
Find us at 101 – Shilp 3, Sindhu Bhavan Road, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad 380059, open every day from 11 AM to 9 PM. Get directions. Planning a piercing too? See our piercing page.
Tattoo price FAQs
Tattoos start from ₹2,000 for a small fine line or blackwork piece under 3 inches, ₹5,000 for palm size, ₹10,000 for large pieces, ₹20,000 for a half sleeve and ₹40,000 for a full sleeve. Realistic portraits start from ₹8,000 and cover-ups from ₹3,000. You get the exact price in writing at a free consultation.
Across Ahmedabad studios a small minimalist tattoo usually starts from ₹800 to ₹1,000. At Black Poison Tattoo Studio the smallest band, a design under 3 inches, starts from ₹2,000 for fine line and blackwork and from ₹3,000 for geometric and watercolor work.
A very small tattoo such as a symbol, initial or tiny script usually costs ₹800 to ₹2,000 in Ahmedabad. Minimum prices exist because the artist still has to set up a sterile station, draw the stencil and use a fresh needle, so a tiny tattoo is not priced by the square inch.
A full sleeve costs between ₹15,000 and ₹40,000 across Ahmedabad depending on design, shading and colour. At Black Poison Tattoo Studio a half sleeve starts from ₹20,000 and a full sleeve from ₹40,000, and a full custom sleeve design from ₹45,000.
A cover-up has to be larger and darker than the tattoo underneath, so it usually costs one size band more than a fresh tattoo of the same size. Cover-ups at Black Poison Tattoo Studio start from ₹3,000, and the exact price comes after a free assessment of the old ink.
Most studios charge by size and detail, around ₹500 to ₹1,000 per square inch for standard work, and by the hour or per session for large pieces. At Black Poison Tattoo Studio you are quoted one price for the whole design before the stencil goes on.
Yes. The consultation is free, your artist draws the design from your brief, and you get a written quote before the stencil is applied. Nothing is permanent until you have approved the design, the stencil and the placement.
Yes, smaller cities may charge 10 to 20 percent less, but a lower price often means less experience or fewer hygiene checks. Compare sealed single-use needles, sterilisation and aftercare before comparing price.
Yes, special offers are available during festivals and events. See the current offers page or follow @blackpoisontattoos on Instagram for updates.
