Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) Cost of Living 2026: Real Per-Person Budget
2026 Aurangabad / Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar cost-of-living breakdown for auto-cluster workers (Bajaj, Audi, Skoda), MIT / MGM students, Ajanta-Ellora tour groups — Cidco / Garkheda / Beed Bypass rents, MSEDCL slab, and a 3-flatmate worked example with UPI settlement.
Aurangabad (now officially Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) in 2026 is the auto-manufacturing capital of central Maharashtra — Bajaj Auto, Audi India, Skoda, plus the Ajanta-Ellora tourism circuit, MIT Aurangabad, MGM medical college. Cost of living is among the cheapest of any "auto-cluster" city in India.
For the city-level overview, see Aurangabad bill-splitting guide.
TL;DR — typical 3-flatmate budget (Cidco, 2BHK, May 2026)
| Category | Typical (₹) | Per person (3-flatmate split) |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (2BHK, mid-tier) | 14,000 | 4,667 |
| Maintenance + parking | 1,200 | 400 |
| Electricity (MSEDCL, summer) | 3,000 | 1,000 |
| Internet (BSNL / Excitel 200 Mbps) | 800 | 267 |
| Cooking gas | 950 | 317 |
| Cleaner / cook | 2,500 | 833 |
| Groceries (shared) | 6,800 | 2,267 |
| Swiggy / Zomato (shared) | 3,800 | 1,267 |
| Shared subtotal | 33,050 | 11,017 |
| Personal commute | — | 1,800 |
| Personal food (puran-poli, naan-qaliya) | — | 2,800 |
| Personal subscriptions, gym, misc | — | 2,000 |
| Per person, all-in | — | ~17,617 |
Rent — by neighborhood (2BHK, May 2026)
| Neighborhood | 1BHK | 2BHK | 3BHK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cidco (N1-N12) | 9,000-13,000 | 14,000-21,000 | 22,000-32,000 |
| Garkheda | 10,000-14,000 | 15,000-22,000 | 23,000-34,000 |
| Beed Bypass | 11,000-15,000 | 16,000-24,000 | 25,000-36,000 |
| Jalna Road | 11,000-16,000 | 17,000-25,000 | 26,000-38,000 |
| Osmanpura | 9,000-13,000 | 14,000-21,000 | 22,000-32,000 |
| Waluj (auto-cluster) | 8,000-12,000 | 12,000-18,000 | 18,000-28,000 |
Cidco + Garkheda are the central residential belts. Waluj is the Bajaj/Audi/Skoda factory feeder. Beed Bypass + Jalna Road are newer high-growth belts.
Electricity — MSEDCL (Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution)
| Monthly units | ₹/unit (May 2026) |
|---|---|
| 0-100 | ~4.45 |
| 101-300 | ~9.45 |
| 301-500 | ~13.55 |
| 501+ | ~15.30 |
Aurangabad summers are extreme (44°C+). Typical 2BHK 280-420 units, ₹2,500-3,800. (MSEDCL slabs jump steeply above 300 units.)
FAQ
What is the cost of living for an auto-cluster worker (Bajaj/Audi/Skoda) in 2026?
Single worker in 1BHK Waluj/Garkheda: ₹16,000-22,000/month all-in. Sharing with one flatmate: ₹13,000-17,000.
Where do MIT / MGM students live?
MIT Aurangabad: campus + N6 Cidco / Garkheda. MGM: campus + Beed Bypass. PG: ₹5,500-9,500/month with mess.
Is Aurangabad cheaper than Pune for working pros?
Yes — about 35-40% cheaper rent, comparable food. Tradeoff: limited IT job pool (mostly auto, manufacturing, Bajaj-related ancillaries).
How do I split an Ajanta / Ellora caves trip with 6 friends?
Use the trip budget planner. Typical 1-day Ellora trip from Aurangabad for 6 friends: ₹1,200-2,000 per person.
How does Aurangabad PG vs flat compare?
PG: ₹5,500-10,000/month all-in. Flat-share: ₹14-19k/month per person.
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