Cost of Living Comparison Between Kolkata and Chennai 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Chennai is 3.9% higher than in Kolkata (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Chennai is 10.4% higher than in Kolkata | |
| Rent Prices in Chennai are 51.2% higher than in Kolkata | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chennai are 13.5% lower than in Kolkata | |
| Groceries Prices in Chennai are 7.7% higher than in Kolkata | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chennai is 55.4% higher than in Kolkata | |
Restaurants | Kolkata Edit |
Chennai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,200.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | -33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 400.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 150.00 ₹ | 180.00 ₹ | +20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 300.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | +16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 141.40 ₹ | 144.88 ₹ | +2.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 26.88 ₹ | 39.51 ₹ | +47.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 13.40 ₹ | 17.40 ₹ | +29.8 % |
Markets | Kolkata Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 208.66 ₹ | 201.74 ₹ | -3.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 29.07 ₹ | 40.78 ₹ | +40.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 25.54 ₹ | 28.08 ₹ | +10.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 79.90 ₹ | 74.91 ₹ | -6.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 225.36 ₹ | 292.99 ₹ | +30.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 112.58 ₹ | 125.90 ₹ | +11.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 252.92 ₹ | 242.06 ₹ | -4.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 85.88 ₹ | 100.33 ₹ | +16.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 26.70 ₹ | 33.87 ₹ | +26.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 57.55 ₹ | 56.78 ₹ | -1.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 25.44 ₹ | 19.62 ₹ | -22.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 11.30 ₹ | 18.00 ₹ | +59.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 16.34 ₹ | 18.08 ₹ | +10.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 43.14 ₹ | 45.95 ₹ | +6.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 28.62 ₹ | 29.67 ₹ | +3.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 800.00 ₹ | 520.00 ₹ | -35.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 143.90 ₹ | 163.86 ₹ | +13.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 191.82 ₹ | 305.65 ₹ | +59.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 340.00 ₹ | 360.00 ₹ | +5.9 % |
Transportation | Kolkata Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.00 ₹ | 30.00 ₹ | +100.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | +300.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | +100.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 36.21 ₹ | 40.23 ₹ | +11.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 397.32 ₹ | 393.34 ₹ | -1.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,400,135.00 ₹ | 1,300,000.00 ₹ | -7.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,750,000.00 ₹ | 2,042,481.63 ₹ | +16.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kolkata Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,746.57 ₹ | 3,389.16 ₹ | +23.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 281.57 ₹ | 355.05 ₹ | +26.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 600.25 ₹ | 771.21 ₹ | +28.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kolkata Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,619.58 ₹ | 1,358.90 ₹ | -16.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 732.35 ₹ | 482.65 ₹ | -34.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 340.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | -26.5 % |
Childcare | Kolkata Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,916.61 ₹ | 7,067.31 ₹ | +80.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 134,666.67 ₹ | 120,769.23 ₹ | -10.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kolkata Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,977.74 ₹ | 2,212.47 ₹ | +11.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,989.06 ₹ | 2,084.00 ₹ | +4.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,135.26 ₹ | 3,860.00 ₹ | +23.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,543.30 ₹ | 2,785.19 ₹ | +9.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Kolkata Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 12,023.81 ₹ | 17,600.00 ₹ | +46.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 7,000.00 ₹ | 10,161.76 ₹ | +45.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 27,380.95 ₹ | 42,777.78 ₹ | +56.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 15,666.67 ₹ | 23,322.58 ₹ | +48.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kolkata Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 8,302.79 ₹ | 16,380.91 ₹ | +97.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,211.57 ₹ | 6,474.83 ₹ | +53.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kolkata Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 39,785.71 ₹ | 68,258.32 ₹ | +71.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.06 | 9.38 | +3.5 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 261 | 332 |
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