Rent in Ballygunge: kitna lagega?
What a home in Ballygunge, Kolkata costs, and the salary you need to live there comfortably.
Rent: LogisticMart Kolkata rental guide, Feb 2026. Listing-site estimate, less rigorous than research-firm data. Salary figures are KITNA estimates using the midpoint, ₹35,000.
How Ballygunge compares in Kolkata
Ballygunge is #2 of 7 Kolkata areas KITNA tracks, by 2BHK rent.
2BHK rent, midpoint
Salary needed to live in Ballygunge
| Household | Monthly rent | Moderate lifestyle | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | ₹21,875 | ₹6.75L | ₹7.91L |
| Couple | ₹28,438 | ₹9.71L | ₹11.57L |
| Family (1 child) | ₹35,000 | ₹12.71L | ₹15.61L |
CTC needed to cover estimated costs and save 20% of take-home. A single person is assumed to rent a smaller home (about ₹21,875); a family, the full 2BHK.
Can your salary afford Ballygunge?
| CTC | Left each month | Kitnaaa rating |
|---|---|---|
| ₹10 lakh | ₹33,855 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹15 lakh | ₹63,906 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹20 lakh | ₹93,883 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹25 lakh | ₹1,21,551 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹30 lakh | ₹1,46,910 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹40 lakh | ₹1,96,388 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹50 lakh | ₹2,45,866 | AAA Fully charged |
Single person, moderate lifestyle, living in Ballygunge.
Questions people ask
What is the rent for a 2BHK in Ballygunge?
About ₹25K–45K a month, according to LogisticMart Kolkata rental guide (Feb 2026). Furnishing, society amenities and distance to the metro move the price within that range.
What salary do you need to live in Ballygunge?
By KITNA's estimate, a single person needs a CTC of about ₹6.75L to live in Ballygunge on a moderate lifestyle and still save 20% of take-home. A family with one child needs about ₹12.71L.
Is Ballygunge expensive compared with the rest of Kolkata?
Among the 7 Kolkata areas KITNA tracks, Ballygunge ranks #2 by 2BHK rent (1 = most expensive).