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Chandīgarh vs Kolkāta

India vs India · 1,465 km apart

Chandīgarh

India

₹30,549 ($366)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Kolkāta

India

₹34,587 ($414)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseChandīgarhKolkātaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$3.93$4.42Chandīgarh
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$15.73$17.66Chandīgarh
Cappuccino$1.18$1.32Chandīgarh
Monthly groceries (single person)$89.15$100Chandīgarh
Monthly public transport pass$14.42$16.19Chandīgarh
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$38.02$42.69Chandīgarh
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$11.01$12.36Chandīgarh
Fitness club membership$11.01$12.36Chandīgarh
Cinema ticket$2.88$3.24Chandīgarh
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$149$172Chandīgarh
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$104$120Chandīgarh
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$311$359Chandīgarh
Total single-person budget$366$414Chandīgarh
Average net salary$627$704

Verdict

Chandīgarh is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Chandīgarh runs about $366 versus $414 in Kolkāta — a difference of roughly 13%.

Salary-adjusted, Kolkāta leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Chandīgarh  ·  Full cost of living in Kolkāta

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chandīgarh cheaper than Kolkāta?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $366 per month in Chandīgarh versus $414 in Kolkāta — about 13% less.
How far is Chandīgarh from Kolkāta?
The straight-line distance between Chandīgarh and Kolkāta is approximately 1,465 km (910 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Chandīgarh or Kolkāta?
The estimated average net salary is $627 in Chandīgarh and $704 in Kolkāta. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $261 in Chandīgarh versus $290 in Kolkāta per month.