What is the cost of living in Chandigarh?

The cost of living in Chandigarh is 86.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 13.9). Groceries are 76.5% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 80.5% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately INR 15,999 per month. Local purchasing power index is 61.6 (NYC = 100).

🇮🇳 India · #544 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Chandigarh?

Q: Should I move to Chandigarh?

Chandigarh, India has a cost of living 86.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 13.9). It is ranked #544 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 61.6 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

86.1% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-86.1%

vs NYC

INR 15,999

1-BR, city centre

61.6

Purchasing Power

Moderate

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Chandigarh

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

13.9 Very affordable

Rent

4.7 Very affordable

Groceries

23.5 Very affordable

Restaurants

19.5 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

61.6 Moderate

Rent in Chandigarh

1-BR, city centre INR 15,999/mo

1-BR, outside centre INR 11,150/mo

3-BR, city centre INR 44,248/mo

3-BR, outside centre INR 27,048/mo

Save by going outside centre 30% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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