Rent in Tollygunge: kitna lagega?
What a home in Tollygunge, 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, ₹21,000.
How Tollygunge compares in Kolkata
Tollygunge is #6 of 7 Kolkata areas KITNA tracks, by 2BHK rent.
2BHK rent, midpoint
Salary needed to live in Tollygunge
| Household | Monthly rent | Moderate lifestyle | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | ₹13,125 | ₹5.27L | ₹6.42L |
| Couple | ₹17,063 | ₹7.78L | ₹9.64L |
| Family (1 child) | ₹21,000 | ₹10.34L | ₹12.22L |
CTC needed to cover estimated costs and save 20% of take-home. A single person is assumed to rent a smaller home (about ₹13,125); a family, the full 2BHK.
Can your salary afford Tollygunge?
| CTC | Left each month | Kitnaaa rating |
|---|---|---|
| ₹10 lakh | ₹42,605 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹15 lakh | ₹72,656 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹20 lakh | ₹1,02,633 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹25 lakh | ₹1,30,301 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹30 lakh | ₹1,55,660 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹40 lakh | ₹2,05,138 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹50 lakh | ₹2,54,616 | AAA Fully charged |
Single person, moderate lifestyle, living in Tollygunge.
Questions people ask
What is the rent for a 2BHK in Tollygunge?
About ₹17K–25K 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 Tollygunge?
By KITNA's estimate, a single person needs a CTC of about ₹5.27L to live in Tollygunge on a moderate lifestyle and still save 20% of take-home. A family with one child needs about ₹10.34L.
Is Tollygunge expensive compared with the rest of Kolkata?
Among the 7 Kolkata areas KITNA tracks, Tollygunge ranks #6 by 2BHK rent (1 = most expensive).