Cost of Living in Chandigarh, India

RESTAURANTS

Chandigarh has predominantly Punjabi cuisine as long as this state has its national clothes, music, and food.

The prices in the restaurants are way higher than in the rest of the big cities in India.

A three-course meal for two people in a mid-range restaurant costs $11.49, a cup of coffee (cappuccino) is $1.51, and a combo meal in a fast food restaurant costs $3.61.

MARKETS

The markets in Chandigarh are full of different products at relevantly low prices.

Of course, the cost of the vegetables or meat or cheese is higher than in the rest of India, but compared to the European, Australian, American or other similar countries the prices are extremely low.

The most expensive article in the market is wine ($10.12 for a bottle), buffalo round is $6.05, and a pound of local cheese costs $5.38.

TRANSPORTATION

The most common form of transport in Asia is the tuk-tuk.

Chandigarh also uses these small three-wheel cabs without doors.

This is a very mobile and cheap mean of transport, but it’s more expensive than the bus.

The price is not an issue, though, because the bigger problem with public transport is the lack of literacy in the drivers.

The most comfortable and inexpensive way to get around the city is a taxi ($0.14 per one kilometer).

UTILITIES (MONTHLY)

A minute of speaking on the mobile phone in Chandigarh is estimated equally in every city and state.

India is one of the cheapest countries where the mobile phone is that cheap.

The Internet can be reached in the hotels, the Internet cafes, and Wi-Fi hubs.

Water, electricity, heating, and cooling cost $63.26 which exceeds the minimum wage by $10.

SPORTS & LEISURE

Chandigarh has it all to make your body healthy and strong depending on what your goals are.

There are numerous fitness clubs, stadiums, playgrounds, gyms, swimming pools, and golf clubs.

Museums, theatres, and cinemas are open for the aesthetes and the cinema man at quite low prices.

CLOTHING & SHOES

The largest and the most popular shopping mall in Chandigarh is Elante Mall which is located in the suburbs.

Numerous chain stores of the known European brands are located there.

The prices are higher than in most of the Indian cities, but they are worth visiting if you want to buy high-quality pair of shoes.

The budget clothes are better bought in the largest market in Sector 17.

RENT PER MONTH

Chandigarh is a place of destination for many students from the other Indian states.

Also, the developing economic and industry are attracting foreign investors which causes demand for leased premises.

A three bedroom apartment in the city center costs $368.60, and the same square meters outside the urban area are $231.97.