Cost of Living Comparison Between Bangalore and Chennai 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Chennai is 16.3% lower than in Bangalore (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Chennai is 21.5% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Rent Prices in Chennai are 38.1% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chennai are 39.3% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Groceries Prices in Chennai are 9.7% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chennai is 38.5% 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 | 2,000.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | -60.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 350.00 ₹ | 360.43 ₹ | +3.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 225.00 ₹ | 180.00 ₹ | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 400.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 204.96 ₹ | 136.79 ₹ | -33.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 43.62 ₹ | 39.55 ₹ | -9.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 15.17 ₹ | 17.78 ₹ | +17.2 % |
Markets | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 190.26 ₹ | 202.15 ₹ | +6.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 45.08 ₹ | 40.15 ₹ | -10.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 30.59 ₹ | 27.86 ₹ | -8.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 86.56 ₹ | 73.84 ₹ | -14.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 323.33 ₹ | 287.88 ₹ | -11.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 149.71 ₹ | 126.64 ₹ | -15.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 305.45 ₹ | 236.55 ₹ | -22.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 103.42 ₹ | 101.27 ₹ | -2.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 31.49 ₹ | 34.08 ₹ | +8.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 43.39 ₹ | 57.36 ₹ | +32.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 16.83 ₹ | 19.65 ₹ | +16.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 17.60 ₹ | 17.91 ₹ | +1.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 17.94 ₹ | 18.27 ₹ | +1.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 53.84 ₹ | 45.95 ₹ | -14.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 30.26 ₹ | 29.41 ₹ | -2.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 950.00 ₹ | 500.00 ₹ | -47.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 189.02 ₹ | 166.09 ₹ | -12.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 313.25 ₹ | 301.15 ₹ | -3.9 % |
| 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) | 185.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | -45.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 390.88 ₹ | 394.82 ₹ | +1.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,500,000.00 ₹ | 1,300,000.00 ₹ | -13.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,178,125.00 ₹ | 2,042,481.63 ₹ | -6.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,031.03 ₹ | 3,357.62 ₹ | +10.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 371.38 ₹ | 356.52 ₹ | -4.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 954.30 ₹ | 775.29 ₹ | -18.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,995.36 ₹ | 1,430.96 ₹ | -28.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 507.87 ₹ | 482.65 ₹ | -5.0 % |
| 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 | 11,015.72 ₹ | 6,975.81 ₹ | -36.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 296,723.40 ₹ | 120,769.23 ₹ | -59.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,727.26 ₹ | 2,159.41 ₹ | -20.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,104.20 ₹ | 1,993.10 ₹ | -35.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,504.97 ₹ | 3,641.18 ₹ | -19.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,252.94 ₹ | 2,678.09 ₹ | -17.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 26,205.48 ₹ | 17,450.00 ₹ | -33.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 15,937.50 ₹ | 10,087.50 ₹ | -36.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 68,466.86 ₹ | 42,975.61 ₹ | -37.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 40,930.06 ₹ | 23,266.67 ₹ | -43.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 24,831.65 ₹ | 16,380.91 ₹ | -34.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 11,825.13 ₹ | 6,474.83 ₹ | -45.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 138,325.53 ₹ | 66,720.91 ₹ | -51.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.66 | 9.45 | -2.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 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 |