Salary vs Cost of Living Calculator

    Find out whether a salary in a new city actually leaves you better off. The tool adjusts for cost of living differences to show the equivalent purchasing power.

    Calculator

    Current City Index
    100
    Target City Index
    88
    Equivalent Salary
    ₹88,000
    Percentage Difference

    A lower salary maintains the same standard of living.

    -12.00%

    How the Calculation Works

    1. 1Enter your current salary and city
    2. 2Select the city you are comparing against
    3. 3View the equivalent salary needed to match your lifestyle

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is included in cost of living?

    It typically covers housing, food, transport, utilities, and other everyday expenses that vary between locations.

    Why can a higher salary feel like less?

    A larger salary in an expensive city can offer lower real purchasing power than a smaller salary in an affordable one.

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