Cost of Living Comparison Between Chennai and Bangalore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bangalore are 19.4% higher than in Chennai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bangalore are 27.1% higher than in Chennai | |
| Rent Prices in Bangalore are 59.8% higher than in Chennai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bangalore are 60.1% higher than in Chennai | |
| Groceries Prices in Bangalore are 10.9% higher than in Chennai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bangalore is 43.4% higher than in Chennai | |
Restaurants | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | +100.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.00 ₹ | 1,800.00 ₹ | +125.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 371.68 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -5.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 170.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | +47.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 350.00 ₹ | 400.00 ₹ | +14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 139.50 ₹ | 208.98 ₹ | +49.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 40.09 ₹ | 47.88 ₹ | +19.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 18.12 ₹ | 16.37 ₹ | -9.7 % |
Markets | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 200.94 ₹ | 190.05 ₹ | -5.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 40.02 ₹ | 45.68 ₹ | +14.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 27.58 ₹ | 30.54 ₹ | +10.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 73.93 ₹ | 86.75 ₹ | +17.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 310.56 ₹ | 319.61 ₹ | +2.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 124.16 ₹ | 149.71 ₹ | +20.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 223.70 ₹ | 310.96 ₹ | +39.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 100.66 ₹ | 101.18 ₹ | +0.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 34.15 ₹ | 31.61 ₹ | -7.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 56.33 ₹ | 41.97 ₹ | -25.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 20.86 ₹ | 16.67 ₹ | -20.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 17.96 ₹ | 17.21 ₹ | -4.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 17.66 ₹ | 17.86 ₹ | +1.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 45.75 ₹ | 53.25 ₹ | +16.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.13 ₹ | 30.34 ₹ | +4.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | +100.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 165.83 ₹ | 189.07 ₹ | +14.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 300.38 ₹ | 323.75 ₹ | +7.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 360.00 ₹ | 360.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 ₹ | 50.00 ₹ | +66.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,000.00 ₹ | 1,500.00 ₹ | +50.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 40.23 ₹ | 48.28 ₹ | +20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 190.00 ₹ | +90.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 394.96 ₹ | 394.27 ₹ | -0.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,200,000.00 ₹ | 1,500,000.00 ₹ | +25.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,025,383.83 ₹ | 2,157,954.55 ₹ | +6.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,779.03 ₹ | 3,219.06 ₹ | -14.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 344.70 ₹ | 398.71 ₹ | +15.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 784.55 ₹ | 956.45 ₹ | +21.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,376.68 ₹ | 1,862.68 ₹ | +35.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 471.70 ₹ | 508.41 ₹ | +7.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 ₹ | 450.00 ₹ | +80.0 % |
Childcare | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,161.46 ₹ | 11,655.00 ₹ | +62.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 129,814.81 ₹ | 323,022.22 ₹ | +148.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,079.46 ₹ | 2,770.75 ₹ | +33.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,943.33 ₹ | 3,262.66 ₹ | +67.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,508.57 ₹ | 4,472.26 ₹ | +27.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,594.09 ₹ | 3,387.98 ₹ | +30.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 17,641.03 ₹ | 25,905.41 ₹ | +46.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,217.95 ₹ | 15,942.14 ₹ | +56.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 42,947.37 ₹ | 68,436.13 ₹ | +59.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 23,551.72 ₹ | 40,538.49 ₹ | +72.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 15,614.92 ₹ | 24,994.94 ₹ | +60.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,588.28 ₹ | 12,063.15 ₹ | +83.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 72,267.43 ₹ | 131,750.00 ₹ | +82.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.38 | 9.99 | +6.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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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 |
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 |