Cost of Living Comparison Between Mumbai and Chennai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Chennai is 9.7% lower than in Mumbai (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Chennai is 33.6% lower than in Mumbai | |
| Rent Prices in Chennai are 68.8% lower than in Mumbai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chennai are 41.4% lower than in Mumbai | |
| Groceries Prices in Chennai are 4.4% higher than in Mumbai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chennai is 37.1% higher than in Mumbai | |
Restaurants | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 400.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -62.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,600.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | -50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 400.00 ₹ | 361.60 ₹ | -9.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 200.00 ₹ | 180.00 ₹ | -10.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 400.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 230.38 ₹ | 136.81 ₹ | -40.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 40.60 ₹ | 39.55 ₹ | -2.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 15.33 ₹ | 17.78 ₹ | +16.0 % |
Markets | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 248.60 ₹ | 201.79 ₹ | -18.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 41.20 ₹ | 40.36 ₹ | -2.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 31.91 ₹ | 27.94 ₹ | -12.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 89.71 ₹ | 74.09 ₹ | -17.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 236.23 ₹ | 296.95 ₹ | +25.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 139.30 ₹ | 125.33 ₹ | -10.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 207.56 ₹ | 236.55 ₹ | +14.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 88.01 ₹ | 101.84 ₹ | +15.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 28.97 ₹ | 33.81 ₹ | +16.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 44.25 ₹ | 57.42 ₹ | +29.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 21.24 ₹ | 19.68 ₹ | -7.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 16.07 ₹ | 18.12 ₹ | +12.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 16.32 ₹ | 18.07 ₹ | +10.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 48.12 ₹ | 45.95 ₹ | -4.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.60 ₹ | 29.58 ₹ | -0.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 800.00 ₹ | 500.00 ₹ | -37.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 177.82 ₹ | 166.59 ₹ | -6.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 324.71 ₹ | 301.15 ₹ | -7.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 350.00 ₹ | 360.00 ₹ | +2.9 % |
Transportation | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 20.00 ₹ | 30.00 ₹ | +50.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 310.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | +222.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 28.50 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | +250.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 48.28 ₹ | 40.23 ₹ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 401.61 ₹ | 394.82 ₹ | -1.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,400,000.00 ₹ | 1,300,000.00 ₹ | -7.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,911,362.41 ₹ | 1,997,027.08 ₹ | +4.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 4,531.34 ₹ | 3,310.03 ₹ | -27.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 365.73 ₹ | 355.56 ₹ | -2.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 720.59 ₹ | 775.90 ₹ | +7.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,869.38 ₹ | 1,418.31 ₹ | -24.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 975.00 ₹ | 469.96 ₹ | -51.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 400.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | -37.5 % |
Childcare | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 9,839.08 ₹ | 7,208.33 ₹ | -26.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 218,384.62 ₹ | 122,600.00 ₹ | -43.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,201.64 ₹ | 2,111.40 ₹ | -4.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,373.15 ₹ | 1,974.07 ₹ | -16.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,822.90 ₹ | 3,603.12 ₹ | -25.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,521.74 ₹ | 2,619.32 ₹ | -25.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 49,431.26 ₹ | 17,384.62 ₹ | -64.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 28,404.31 ₹ | 10,089.74 ₹ | -64.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 149,663.93 ₹ | 42,800.00 ₹ | -71.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 73,854.73 ₹ | 23,600.00 ₹ | -68.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 58,715.60 ₹ | 15,614.92 ₹ | -73.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 27,521.16 ₹ | 6,588.28 ₹ | -76.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 74,777.02 ₹ | 68,071.41 ₹ | -9.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.95 | 9.50 | +6.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Bangalore | 203.29 miles |
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