Rent in New Town: kitna lagega?
What a home in New Town, Kolkata costs, and the salary you need to live there comfortably.
Rent: Niptao guide (MagicBricks, 99acres and NoBroker listings), May 2026. Listing-site estimate, less rigorous than research-firm data. Salary figures are KITNA estimates using the midpoint, ₹27,000.
How New Town compares in Kolkata
New Town is #4 of 7 Kolkata areas KITNA tracks, by 2BHK rent.
2BHK rent, midpoint
Salary needed to live in New Town
| Household | Monthly rent | Moderate lifestyle | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | ₹16,875 | ₹5.91L | ₹7.06L |
| Couple | ₹21,938 | ₹8.61L | ₹10.47L |
| Family (1 child) | ₹27,000 | ₹11.36L | ₹13.23L |
CTC needed to cover estimated costs and save 20% of take-home. A single person is assumed to rent a smaller home (about ₹16,875); a family, the full 2BHK.
Can your salary afford New Town?
| CTC | Left each month | Kitnaaa rating |
|---|---|---|
| ₹10 lakh | ₹38,855 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹15 lakh | ₹68,906 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹20 lakh | ₹98,883 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹25 lakh | ₹1,26,551 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹30 lakh | ₹1,51,910 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹40 lakh | ₹2,01,388 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹50 lakh | ₹2,50,866 | AAA Fully charged |
Single person, moderate lifestyle, living in New Town.
Questions people ask
What is the rent for a 2BHK in New Town?
About ₹22K–32K a month, according to Niptao guide (MagicBricks, 99acres and NoBroker listings) (May 2026). Furnishing, society amenities and distance to the metro move the price within that range.
What salary do you need to live in New Town?
By KITNA's estimate, a single person needs a CTC of about ₹5.91L to live in New Town on a moderate lifestyle and still save 20% of take-home. A family with one child needs about ₹11.36L.
Is New Town expensive compared with the rest of Kolkata?
Among the 7 Kolkata areas KITNA tracks, New Town ranks #4 by 2BHK rent (1 = most expensive).