Jaipur looks affordable until you hunt a flat in C-Scheme or Vaishali Nagar on a fresher salary. The city has wide rent spreads — PG in Sitapura vs shared flat in Malviya Nagar can differ by ₹4k per head, and commute to IT parks adds auto or bike costs.
- Shared 2BHK near Malviya Nagar / Mansarovar: often ₹5–9k per head.
- PG with food near Sitapura IT park: often ₹6–10k all-in for freshers.
- Solo 1BHK in prime pockets: budget ₹12–18k — fine on 12+ LPA, tight on 6 LPA.
Jaipur's advantage is lower rent than Gurgaon with a growing IT base — but fewer remote-first employers mean you may commute daily. Factor total housing spend, not just PG sticker price.
The takeaway
Cap rent near 30–35% of in-hand. Get deposit and notice-period terms in writing before you transfer.