Cost of Living in Chandigarh
Summary of cost of living in Chandigarh, India:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,133.1 (₹107,805.9), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $320.3 (₹30,476.4), excluding rent.
- Chandigarh is 77.0% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Chandigarh is, on average, 92.2% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ₹300.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ₹1,000.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ₹360.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ₹190.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₹295.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ₹205.45 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ₹39.58 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ₹25.00 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ₹67.56 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ₹45.36 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ₹36.00 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ₹89.59 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ₹213.88 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ₹126.36 | |
| Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ₹276.55 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ₹74.67 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ₹31.23 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ₹44.13 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ₹25.70 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ₹13.43 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ₹15.70 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ₹67.77 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ₹29.23 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₹950.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ₹152.90 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₹253.27 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ₹400.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ₹25.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ₹345.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ₹100.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ₹32.19 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ₹155.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ₹100.61 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ₹1,200,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ₹2,383,333.33 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ₹5,248.49 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ₹354.08 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ₹627.46 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ₹1,654.55 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ₹787.50 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ₹300.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ₹5,600.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ₹235,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ₹2,566.67 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ₹2,121.13 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ₹4,937.50 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ₹4,688.82 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₹17,492.31 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₹10,967.27 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₹40,500.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₹25,200.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ₹29,999.75 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ₹18,096.62 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ₹41,551.32 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.00 | |
Prices in Chandigarh
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Last update: 15 June 2026
Last update: 15 June 2026
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