Cost of Living Comparison Between Ahmedabad and Chennai 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Chennai is 5.2% lower than in Ahmedabad (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Chennai is 1.4% lower than in Ahmedabad | |
| Rent Prices in Chennai are 18.9% higher than in Ahmedabad | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chennai are 26.5% lower than in Ahmedabad | |
| Groceries Prices in Chennai are 0.2% higher than in Ahmedabad | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chennai is 58.5% higher than in Ahmedabad | |
Restaurants | Ahmedabad Edit |
Chennai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 250.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -40.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,150.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | -30.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 350.00 ₹ | 362.18 ₹ | +3.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 250.00 ₹ | 180.00 ₹ | -28.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 500.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -30.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 180.62 ₹ | 136.82 ₹ | -24.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 37.83 ₹ | 39.55 ₹ | +4.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 15.45 ₹ | 17.78 ₹ | +15.1 % |
Markets | Ahmedabad Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 237.18 ₹ | 202.30 ₹ | -14.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 49.14 ₹ | 40.12 ₹ | -18.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 29.52 ₹ | 27.94 ₹ | -5.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 92.34 ₹ | 74.09 ₹ | -19.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 244.86 ₹ | 293.90 ₹ | +20.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 130.91 ₹ | 125.01 ₹ | -4.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 244.53 ₹ | 232.19 ₹ | -5.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 72.04 ₹ | 102.44 ₹ | +42.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 26.82 ₹ | 33.53 ₹ | +25.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 42.69 ₹ | 57.48 ₹ | +34.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 24.16 ₹ | 19.26 ₹ | -20.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 13.24 ₹ | 18.12 ₹ | +36.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 14.79 ₹ | 17.87 ₹ | +20.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 59.44 ₹ | 45.95 ₹ | -22.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.26 ₹ | 29.40 ₹ | +0.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,000.00 ₹ | 500.00 ₹ | -50.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 218.07 ₹ | 165.34 ₹ | -24.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 423.33 ₹ | 301.20 ₹ | -28.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 350.00 ₹ | 360.00 ₹ | +2.9 % |
Transportation | Ahmedabad Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 25.00 ₹ | 30.00 ₹ | +20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 700.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | +42.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 70.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | +42.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 40.23 ₹ | 40.23 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 150.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | -33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 379.90 ₹ | 394.82 ₹ | +3.9 % |
| 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) | 1,908,333.33 ₹ | 1,997,027.08 ₹ | +4.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ahmedabad Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 4,410.64 ₹ | 3,310.03 ₹ | -25.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 321.59 ₹ | 355.56 ₹ | +10.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 606.28 ₹ | 775.90 ₹ | +28.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ahmedabad Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,419.44 ₹ | 1,418.31 ₹ | -0.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 840.00 ₹ | 469.96 ₹ | -44.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 300.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Ahmedabad Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 6,505.56 ₹ | 7,208.33 ₹ | +10.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 155,000.00 ₹ | 122,600.00 ₹ | -20.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ahmedabad Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,237.50 ₹ | 2,111.40 ₹ | -5.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,170.00 ₹ | 1,974.07 ₹ | -9.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,195.65 ₹ | 3,603.12 ₹ | -14.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,000.00 ₹ | 2,619.32 ₹ | -12.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Ahmedabad Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 15,227.37 ₹ | 17,384.62 ₹ | +14.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 12,429.84 ₹ | 10,089.74 ₹ | -18.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 31,334.46 ₹ | 42,800.00 ₹ | +36.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 19,962.32 ₹ | 23,600.00 ₹ | +18.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ahmedabad Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 6,846.77 ₹ | 15,614.92 ₹ | +128.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,578.44 ₹ | 6,588.28 ₹ | +18.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ahmedabad Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 43,551.72 ₹ | 68,071.41 ₹ | +56.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.05 | 9.50 | +5.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 223 | 324 |
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