City Living & Housing

4 verified agency addresses, 2026 market rates (part-time maid ₹800–₹2,500, cook ₹4,000–₹9,000), Facebook groups that actually work, red flags to avoid, and what documents to collect before Day 1.

Monthly costs, curfew rules nobody warns you about, the flatmate checklist, and honest neighbourhood data for Patia, Jagamara, Khandagiri & more. PG from ₹3,500/month. 2BHK flat split 3 ways from ₹2,700 per person.

Rent by area, grocery prices, transport costs, utilities, school fees — two complete verified budgets. Bachelor needs ₹16K–₹31K/month. Family needs ₹37K–₹65K. Real numbers from Unit-1 Haat and Rasulgarh market.