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Cost of living in Chandigarh, India compared to Agra, India
Currency:
Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Chandigarh (India) is 54% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨552 | ₨283 | + 96% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨301 | ₨145 | + 108% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨188 | ₨159 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 | ₨43 | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨71 | ₨74 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨43 | ₨26 | + 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨186 | ₨87 | + 115% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨131 | ₨101 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 | ₨16 | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨130 | ₨89 | + 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,599 | ₨643 | + 149% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 | ₨75 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 | ₨28 | - 3% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Chandigarh (India) is 36% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,332 | ₨20,330 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨15,289 | ₨9,533 | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,943 | ₨5,375 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,582 | ₨35,000 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨11,017 | ₨17,500 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,045 | ₨12,000 | - 83% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,644 | ₨1,550 | + 6% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨33,419 | ₨30,500 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,867 | ₨9,000 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨392 | ₨1,225 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨370 | ₨1,040 | - 64% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Chandigarh (India) is 10% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,527 | ₨3,233 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,550 | ₨2,333 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,934 | ₨3,625 | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,301 | ₨2,167 | + 98% | |
Transportation | + 52% | |||
Transportation in Chandigarh (India) is 52% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,033,900 | ₨767,287 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 | ₨53 | + 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,363 | ₨560 | + 143% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨242 | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Chandigarh (India) is 3% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨123 | ₨220 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨265 | ₨625 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,100 | ₨650 | + 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨270 | ₨175 | + 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨183 | ₨229 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨216 | ₨317 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨90 | ₨50 | + 81% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 | ₨55 | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨313 | ₨125 | + 151% | |
Entertainment | + 339% | |||
Entertainment in Chandigarh (India) is 339% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,246 | ₨1,243 | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨522 | ₨400 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,455 | ₨750 | + 94% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,219 | ₨1,775 | + 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨840 | ₨2,167 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨173 | ₨150 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨214 | ₨140 | + 53% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨43,256 | ₨15,000 | + 188% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨223 | ₨2.00 | + 11066% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,848 | ₨1,500 | + 23% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨207 | ₨190 | + 9% | |
TOTAL | + 65% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Chandigarh (India) is 65% more expensive than in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨97,466
in Chandigarh
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨59,000
in Agra.
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