Cost of Living Comparison Between Chennai and Bangalore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bangalore is 20.4% higher than in Chennai (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bangalore is 28.3% higher than in Chennai | |
| Rent Prices in Bangalore are 62.2% higher than in Chennai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bangalore are 66.1% higher than in Chennai | |
| Groceries Prices in Bangalore are 12.2% higher than in Chennai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bangalore is 61.5% 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 ₹ | 2,000.00 ₹ | +150.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 360.59 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -2.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 180.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | +38.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 350.00 ₹ | 400.00 ₹ | +14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 136.79 ₹ | 207.24 ₹ | +51.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 39.55 ₹ | 44.48 ₹ | +12.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 17.78 ₹ | 15.25 ₹ | -14.3 % |
Markets | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 202.15 ₹ | 190.89 ₹ | -5.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 40.15 ₹ | 45.18 ₹ | +12.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 27.86 ₹ | 30.68 ₹ | +10.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 73.84 ₹ | 87.07 ₹ | +17.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 287.88 ₹ | 327.58 ₹ | +13.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 126.64 ₹ | 151.17 ₹ | +19.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 236.55 ₹ | 312.81 ₹ | +32.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 101.27 ₹ | 103.83 ₹ | +2.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 34.08 ₹ | 31.67 ₹ | -7.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 57.36 ₹ | 44.11 ₹ | -23.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 19.65 ₹ | 16.90 ₹ | -14.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 17.91 ₹ | 17.67 ₹ | -1.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 18.27 ₹ | 18.00 ₹ | -1.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 45.95 ₹ | 54.93 ₹ | +19.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.41 ₹ | 30.37 ₹ | +3.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | +100.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 166.09 ₹ | 190.06 ₹ | +14.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 301.15 ₹ | 315.98 ₹ | +4.9 % |
| 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 ₹ | 185.00 ₹ | +85.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 394.82 ₹ | 390.88 ₹ | -1.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,300,000.00 ₹ | 1,500,000.00 ₹ | +15.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,042,481.63 ₹ | 2,178,125.00 ₹ | +6.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,357.62 ₹ | 3,040.35 ₹ | -9.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 356.52 ₹ | 371.02 ₹ | +4.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 775.29 ₹ | 953.70 ₹ | +23.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,430.96 ₹ | 1,995.36 ₹ | +39.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 482.65 ₹ | 507.87 ₹ | +5.2 % |
| 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 | 6,975.81 ₹ | 11,015.72 ₹ | +57.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 120,769.23 ₹ | 296,723.40 ₹ | +145.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,159.41 ₹ | 2,746.25 ₹ | +27.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,993.10 ₹ | 3,144.42 ₹ | +57.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,641.18 ₹ | 4,528.70 ₹ | +24.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,678.09 ₹ | 3,305.77 ₹ | +23.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 17,450.00 ₹ | 26,273.97 ₹ | +50.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,087.50 ₹ | 16,015.62 ₹ | +58.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 42,975.61 ₹ | 68,736.88 ₹ | +59.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 23,266.67 ₹ | 41,070.72 ₹ | +76.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 16,380.91 ₹ | 25,041.07 ₹ | +52.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,474.83 ₹ | 12,057.45 ₹ | +86.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 66,720.91 ₹ | 138,294.28 ₹ | +107.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.45 | 9.75 | +3.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 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 |