How expensive is Chandigarh compared to the rest of India?

Chandigarh ranks #544 out of 577 cities globally. It is 14.9% 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

Levnadskostnader i Chandigarh

14.9% över India-genomsnittet

Placering #544 av 577 städer · Dyrare än 5.7% av städerna i världen

+14.9%

Levnadskostnader

-13.0%

Hyra

+1.7%

Livsmedel

-18.6%

Köpkraft

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Hyrespriser i Chandigarh

Lägenhet	Innerstad	Utanför centrum	Du sparar
1 rum	INR 15,999/mo ≈ $167	INR 11,150/mo ≈ $116	30%
3 rum	INR 44,248/mo ≈ $461	INR 27,048/mo ≈ $282	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.

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0.3

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