How expensive is Chandigarh compared to the rest of India?

Chandigarh ranks #543 out of 577 cities globally. It is 15.8% more expensive than the India average, based on 28 cities. The rent index is 4.7 and local purchasing power is 61.6.

What is the average rent in Chandigarh?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Chandigarh city centre costs approximately INR 15,999 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to INR 11,150 (saving 30%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around INR 44,248.

Is Chandigarh affordable to live in?

Chandigarh is very affordable by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are expensive, and local purchasing power is weak.

🇮🇳 India · 2026

Koszty Utrzymania w Chandigarh

15.8% powyżej średniej India

Pozycja #543 z 577 miast · Droższe niż 5.9% miast na świecie

+15.8%

Koszty utrzymania

-13.0%

Czynsz

+1.7%

Artykuły spożywcze

-18.6%

Siła nabywcza

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Ceny wynajmu w Chandigarh

Mieszkanie	Centrum miasta	Poza centrum	Oszczędzasz
1 pokój	INR 15,999/mo ≈ $169	INR 11,150/mo ≈ $117	30%
3 pokoje	INR 44,248/mo ≈ $466	INR 27,048/mo ≈ $285	39%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Chandigarh has a cost of living index of 13.9 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. LivingCost is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

13.9

Index

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0.3

Gap between sources