Cost of Living in Chennai
Summary of cost of living in Chennai, India:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,157.1 (₹110,088.0), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $320.2 (₹30,467.4), excluding rent.
- Chennai is 72.1% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Chennai is, on average, 84.8% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ₹200.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ₹1,200.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ₹400.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ₹150.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₹290.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ₹167.94 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ₹33.65 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ₹15.96 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ₹55.03 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ₹44.62 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ₹30.84 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ₹80.98 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ₹240.06 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ₹144.18 | |
| Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ₹283.36 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ₹126.82 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ₹33.48 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ₹61.58 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ₹20.84 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ₹19.38 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ₹17.67 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ₹47.67 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ₹27.93 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₹675.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ₹167.33 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₹259.23 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ₹480.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ₹30.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ₹1,000.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ₹100.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ₹56.33 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ₹200.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ₹104.62 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ₹1,450,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ₹2,085,769.23 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ₹3,647.06 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ₹392.93 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ₹781.58 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ₹1,396.43 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ₹645.83 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ₹225.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ₹7,933.33 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ₹193,571.43 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ₹2,070.59 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ₹1,609.38 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ₹3,507.62 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ₹2,866.67 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₹17,437.50 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₹10,250.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₹45,937.50 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₹28,625.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ₹16,337.23 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ₹6,949.71 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ₹68,100.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.66 | |
Prices in Chennai
This city had 1564 entries in the past 12 months by 185 different contributors.
Last update: 8 August 2026
Last update: 8 August 2026
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i would prefer chennai.
it has all the accommodations.
thank you.
If u have option, remain in ahmedabad.
Rent : 12000(4 (or)5 members family)
Grocery: 4000(Family cover)
Mobile :1000(Family cover)
transport : 2000(2 person per month)
Petrol : 1500
Entertainments:2000
Hotel :2500
Others : 5000
Total Expense per month : Rs.30,000 (More than enough apart from savings)