15 LPA in Bangalore vs 10 LPA in Indore — real savings compare karo after rent, commute aur living costs.
| City | Tier | 1BHK Rent | Commute | Food | Total Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | Tier 1 | ₹28,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹43,500 |
| Bangalore | Tier 1 | ₹25,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹40,000 |
| Delhi / NCR | Tier 1 | ₹22,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Hyderabad | Tier 1 | ₹18,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹31,500 |
| Pune | Tier 1 | ₹18,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹30,500 |
| Chennai | Tier 1 | ₹17,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹9,000 | ₹28,800 |
| Kolkata | Tier 1 | ₹13,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹23,200 |
| Jaipur | Tier 2 | ₹10,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹18,800 |
| Indore | Tier 2 | ₹9,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹17,000 |
| Lucknow | Tier 2 | ₹9,500 | ₹1,600 | ₹6,500 | ₹17,600 |
| Nagpur | Tier 2 | ₹8,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹15,900 |
| Coimbatore | Tier 2 | ₹9,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹16,500 |
| Kochi | Tier 2 | ₹11,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹19,800 |
| Chandigarh | Tier 2 | ₹10,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹18,600 |
| Vadodara | Tier 2 | ₹7,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹14,200 |
| Bhubaneswar | Tier 3 | ₹7,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹13,700 |
| Patna | Tier 3 | ₹7,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹13,700 |
Cost data based on 2025 estimates for a single working professional in a 1BHK apartment within 10km of office. Actual costs vary significantly based on lifestyle, locality and individual preferences. Use as a reference for comparison, not exact figures.