Cost of Living Comparison Between Pune and Chennai 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Chennai is 9.9% lower than in Pune (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Chennai is 10.9% lower than in Pune | |
| Rent Prices in Chennai are 14.9% lower than in Pune | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chennai are 45.5% lower than in Pune | |
| Groceries Prices in Chennai are 3.7% higher than in Pune | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chennai is 34.2% lower than in Pune | |
Restaurants | Pune Edit |
Chennai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 500.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -70.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 2,000.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | -60.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 385.00 ₹ | 360.63 ₹ | -6.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 200.00 ₹ | 180.00 ₹ | -10.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 350.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 156.82 ₹ | 136.79 ₹ | -12.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 43.70 ₹ | 39.55 ₹ | -9.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 15.34 ₹ | 17.84 ₹ | +16.3 % |
Markets | Pune Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 241.55 ₹ | 202.15 ₹ | -16.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 42.10 ₹ | 40.15 ₹ | -4.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 28.41 ₹ | 27.86 ₹ | -1.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 86.86 ₹ | 73.84 ₹ | -15.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 246.66 ₹ | 287.88 ₹ | +16.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 125.10 ₹ | 126.64 ₹ | +1.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 239.79 ₹ | 236.55 ₹ | -1.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 88.93 ₹ | 101.27 ₹ | +13.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 29.15 ₹ | 34.08 ₹ | +16.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 46.41 ₹ | 57.36 ₹ | +23.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 18.97 ₹ | 19.65 ₹ | +3.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 15.17 ₹ | 17.91 ₹ | +18.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 15.89 ₹ | 18.27 ₹ | +15.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 45.40 ₹ | 45.95 ₹ | +1.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 30.00 ₹ | 29.41 ₹ | -2.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 700.00 ₹ | 500.00 ₹ | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 167.89 ₹ | 166.09 ₹ | -1.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 274.83 ₹ | 301.15 ₹ | +9.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 360.00 ₹ | 360.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Pune Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 40.00 ₹ | 30.00 ₹ | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,000.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | +100.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 48.28 ₹ | 40.23 ₹ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 135.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | -25.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 403.58 ₹ | 394.82 ₹ | -2.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,200,000.00 ₹ | 1,300,000.00 ₹ | +8.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,142,857.14 ₹ | 2,042,481.63 ₹ | -4.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Pune Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,104.27 ₹ | 3,357.62 ₹ | +8.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 381.95 ₹ | 356.52 ₹ | -6.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 839.92 ₹ | 775.29 ₹ | -7.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Pune Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,672.03 ₹ | 1,430.96 ₹ | -14.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 643.48 ₹ | 482.65 ₹ | -25.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 350.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | -28.6 % |
Childcare | Pune Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,583.33 ₹ | 6,975.81 ₹ | -8.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 145,000.00 ₹ | 120,769.23 ₹ | -16.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Pune Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,465.69 ₹ | 2,159.41 ₹ | -12.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,748.00 ₹ | 1,993.10 ₹ | -27.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,287.88 ₹ | 3,641.18 ₹ | -15.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,145.16 ₹ | 2,787.47 ₹ | -11.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Pune Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 21,025.64 ₹ | 17,450.00 ₹ | -17.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 14,270.27 ₹ | 10,087.50 ₹ | -29.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 45,405.41 ₹ | 42,975.61 ₹ | -5.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 29,500.00 ₹ | 23,266.67 ₹ | -21.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Pune Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 16,567.97 ₹ | 16,380.91 ₹ | -1.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 10,361.19 ₹ | 6,474.83 ₹ | -37.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Pune Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 113,761.43 ₹ | 66,720.91 ₹ | -41.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.12 | 9.45 | +3.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 419 | 328 |
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