Frequently Asked Questions
You can use the calculator to find the Required Income in your target city. This gives you a data-backed number to present to your potential employer, demonstrating the salary you would need to maintain your current lifestyle and helping you negotiate a fair compensation package.
The tool combines both rent and home loan EMIs into the Housing category, allowing you to factor in your specific housing expenses, regardless of whether you rent or own.
A cost of living index is a theoretical measurement of the relative cost of a standard basket of goods and services in different locations. It is the core data used by tools like this to compare cities.
No, this tool is designed for a comparison between major Indian cities, as their cost of living data is more standardized and widely available.
