Cost of Living Comparison Between Bangalore and Chennai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Chennai are 16.3% lower than in Bangalore (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Chennai are 21.3% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Rent Prices in Chennai are 37.4% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chennai are 37.5% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Groceries Prices in Chennai are 9.8% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chennai is 30.3% lower than in Bangalore | |
Restaurants | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 300.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,800.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | -55.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 350.00 ₹ | 371.68 ₹ | +6.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 250.00 ₹ | 170.00 ₹ | -32.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 400.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 208.98 ₹ | 139.50 ₹ | -33.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 47.88 ₹ | 40.09 ₹ | -16.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 16.37 ₹ | 18.12 ₹ | +10.7 % |
Markets | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 190.05 ₹ | 200.94 ₹ | +5.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 45.68 ₹ | 40.02 ₹ | -12.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 30.54 ₹ | 27.58 ₹ | -9.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 86.75 ₹ | 73.93 ₹ | -14.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 319.61 ₹ | 310.56 ₹ | -2.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 149.71 ₹ | 124.16 ₹ | -17.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 310.96 ₹ | 223.70 ₹ | -28.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 101.18 ₹ | 100.66 ₹ | -0.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 31.61 ₹ | 34.15 ₹ | +8.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 41.97 ₹ | 56.33 ₹ | +34.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 16.67 ₹ | 20.86 ₹ | +25.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 17.21 ₹ | 17.96 ₹ | +4.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 17.86 ₹ | 17.66 ₹ | -1.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 53.25 ₹ | 45.75 ₹ | -14.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 30.34 ₹ | 29.13 ₹ | -4.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,000.00 ₹ | 500.00 ₹ | -50.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 189.07 ₹ | 165.83 ₹ | -12.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 323.75 ₹ | 300.38 ₹ | -7.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 360.00 ₹ | 360.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 50.00 ₹ | 30.00 ₹ | -40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,500.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | -33.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 48.28 ₹ | 40.23 ₹ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 190.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | -47.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 394.27 ₹ | 394.96 ₹ | +0.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,500,000.00 ₹ | 1,200,000.00 ₹ | -20.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,157,954.55 ₹ | 2,025,383.83 ₹ | -6.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,219.06 ₹ | 3,779.03 ₹ | +17.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 398.71 ₹ | 344.70 ₹ | -13.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 956.45 ₹ | 784.55 ₹ | -18.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,862.68 ₹ | 1,376.68 ₹ | -26.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 508.41 ₹ | 471.70 ₹ | -7.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 450.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | -44.4 % |
Childcare | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 11,655.00 ₹ | 7,161.46 ₹ | -38.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 323,022.22 ₹ | 129,814.81 ₹ | -59.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,770.75 ₹ | 2,079.46 ₹ | -24.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,262.66 ₹ | 1,943.33 ₹ | -40.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,472.26 ₹ | 3,508.57 ₹ | -21.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,387.98 ₹ | 2,594.09 ₹ | -23.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 25,905.41 ₹ | 17,641.03 ₹ | -31.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 15,942.14 ₹ | 10,217.95 ₹ | -35.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 68,436.13 ₹ | 42,947.37 ₹ | -37.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 40,538.49 ₹ | 23,551.72 ₹ | -41.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 24,994.94 ₹ | 15,614.92 ₹ | -37.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 12,063.15 ₹ | 6,588.28 ₹ | -45.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 131,750.00 ₹ | 72,267.43 ₹ | -45.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.99 | 9.38 | -6.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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Cities near Bangalore: | Cost of Living in Hosur | 24.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mysore | 87.98 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vellore | 122.97 miles |
| Cost of Living in Salem | 124.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tiruvannamalai | 125.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pondicherry | 185.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tirupur (Tiruppur) | 192.69 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aravakurichi | 195.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coimbatore | 197.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ramanathapuram | 199.98 miles |
Cities near Chennai: | Cost of Living in Vellore | 84.79 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pondicherry | 100.49 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tiruvannamalai | 117.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kumbakonam | 170.77 miles |
| Cost of Living in Karaikal | 171.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hosur | 187.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) | 201.65 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bangalore | 203.29 miles |
| Cost of Living in Salem | 205.83 miles |