Cost of Living Comparison Between Bangalore and Chennai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Chennai are 17.2% lower than in Bangalore (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Chennai are 22.5% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Rent Prices in Chennai are 39.0% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chennai are 39.1% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Groceries Prices in Chennai are 10.9% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chennai is 31.8% lower than in Bangalore | |
Restaurants | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 300.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,900.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | -57.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 350.00 ₹ | 371.68 ₹ | +6.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 250.00 ₹ | 174.79 ₹ | -30.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 400.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 209.46 ₹ | 132.08 ₹ | -36.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 47.40 ₹ | 39.67 ₹ | -16.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 15.62 ₹ | 17.91 ₹ | +14.7 % |
Markets | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 190.08 ₹ | 201.05 ₹ | +5.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 45.58 ₹ | 39.87 ₹ | -12.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 30.61 ₹ | 27.90 ₹ | -8.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 86.52 ₹ | 73.36 ₹ | -15.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 324.09 ₹ | 297.19 ₹ | -8.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 150.20 ₹ | 124.16 ₹ | -17.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 322.24 ₹ | 225.10 ₹ | -30.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 101.00 ₹ | 101.74 ₹ | +0.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 31.01 ₹ | 33.97 ₹ | +9.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 42.62 ₹ | 56.58 ₹ | +32.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 16.82 ₹ | 19.41 ₹ | +15.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 17.51 ₹ | 17.95 ₹ | +2.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 18.14 ₹ | 18.07 ₹ | -0.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 53.71 ₹ | 45.75 ₹ | -14.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 30.38 ₹ | 29.27 ₹ | -3.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 950.00 ₹ | 500.00 ₹ | -47.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 189.07 ₹ | 168.70 ₹ | -10.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 323.75 ₹ | 295.91 ₹ | -8.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 360.00 ₹ | 360.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 50.00 ₹ | 30.00 ₹ | -40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,500.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | -33.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 48.28 ₹ | 40.23 ₹ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 185.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | -45.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 392.24 ₹ | 394.52 ₹ | +0.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,500,000.00 ₹ | 1,300,000.00 ₹ | -13.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,157,954.55 ₹ | 1,997,027.08 ₹ | -7.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,192.14 ₹ | 3,321.96 ₹ | +4.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 382.66 ₹ | 358.16 ₹ | -6.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 969.54 ₹ | 784.55 ₹ | -19.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,920.24 ₹ | 1,376.68 ₹ | -28.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 516.23 ₹ | 471.70 ₹ | -8.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 450.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | -44.4 % |
Childcare | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 11,896.74 ₹ | 7,198.28 ₹ | -39.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 295,720.93 ₹ | 122,600.00 ₹ | -58.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,775.84 ₹ | 2,111.40 ₹ | -23.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,244.09 ₹ | 1,974.07 ₹ | -39.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,551.05 ₹ | 3,603.12 ₹ | -20.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,325.47 ₹ | 2,619.32 ₹ | -21.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 26,626.87 ₹ | 17,641.03 ₹ | -33.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 16,250.00 ₹ | 10,217.95 ₹ | -37.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 69,871.87 ₹ | 42,947.37 ₹ | -38.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 42,048.12 ₹ | 23,551.72 ₹ | -44.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 25,500.19 ₹ | 15,614.92 ₹ | -38.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 12,439.15 ₹ | 6,588.28 ₹ | -47.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bangalore Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 132,349.49 ₹ | 69,974.98 ₹ | -47.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.08 | 9.41 | -6.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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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 |
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 |