Cost of Living Comparison Between Chennai and Ahmedabad 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Ahmedabad are 6.6% higher than in Chennai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Ahmedabad are 2.8% higher than in Chennai | |
| Rent Prices in Ahmedabad are 13.1% lower than in Chennai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ahmedabad are 32.9% higher than in Chennai | |
| Groceries Prices in Ahmedabad are 1.6% higher than in Chennai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ahmedabad is 37.1% lower than in Chennai | |
Restaurants | Chennai Edit |
Ahmedabad Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | +66.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.00 ₹ | 1,050.00 ₹ | +31.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 375.84 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -6.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 170.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | +47.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 350.00 ₹ | 500.00 ₹ | +42.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 139.50 ₹ | 182.67 ₹ | +30.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 40.09 ₹ | 40.20 ₹ | +0.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 18.17 ₹ | 17.05 ₹ | -6.2 % |
Markets | Chennai Edit |
Ahmedabad Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 200.94 ₹ | 236.59 ₹ | +17.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 40.02 ₹ | 50.06 ₹ | +25.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 27.58 ₹ | 30.02 ₹ | +8.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 73.93 ₹ | 92.36 ₹ | +24.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 310.56 ₹ | 243.23 ₹ | -21.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 124.16 ₹ | 133.18 ₹ | +7.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 223.70 ₹ | 250.61 ₹ | +12.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 100.66 ₹ | 74.82 ₹ | -25.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 34.15 ₹ | 27.89 ₹ | -18.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 56.33 ₹ | 47.06 ₹ | -16.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 20.86 ₹ | 26.07 ₹ | +25.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 17.96 ₹ | 13.57 ₹ | -24.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 17.66 ₹ | 15.01 ₹ | -15.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 45.75 ₹ | 59.44 ₹ | +29.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.13 ₹ | 29.68 ₹ | +1.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | +100.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 165.83 ₹ | 218.07 ₹ | +31.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 300.38 ₹ | 423.33 ₹ | +40.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 360.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -2.8 % |
Transportation | Chennai Edit |
Ahmedabad Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 ₹ | 30.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,000.00 ₹ | 700.00 ₹ | -30.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 40.23 ₹ | 40.23 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | +50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 394.96 ₹ | 380.57 ₹ | -3.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,200,000.00 ₹ | 1,200,000.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,025,383.83 ₹ | 1,908,333.33 ₹ | -5.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Chennai Edit |
Ahmedabad Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,779.03 ₹ | 4,446.34 ₹ | +17.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 344.70 ₹ | 329.76 ₹ | -4.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 784.55 ₹ | 615.52 ₹ | -21.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Chennai Edit |
Ahmedabad Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,376.68 ₹ | 1,383.71 ₹ | +0.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 471.70 ₹ | 911.11 ₹ | +93.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | +20.0 % |
Childcare | Chennai Edit |
Ahmedabad Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,161.46 ₹ | 6,693.75 ₹ | -6.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 129,814.81 ₹ | 155,000.00 ₹ | +19.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Chennai Edit |
Ahmedabad Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,079.46 ₹ | 2,331.82 ₹ | +12.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,943.33 ₹ | 2,252.17 ₹ | +15.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,508.57 ₹ | 4,272.73 ₹ | +21.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,594.09 ₹ | 3,045.45 ₹ | +17.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Chennai Edit |
Ahmedabad Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 17,641.03 ₹ | 16,096.06 ₹ | -8.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,217.95 ₹ | 13,379.48 ₹ | +30.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 42,947.37 ₹ | 31,749.33 ₹ | -26.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 23,551.72 ₹ | 20,795.50 ₹ | -11.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Chennai Edit |
Ahmedabad Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 15,614.92 ₹ | 10,253.93 ₹ | -34.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,588.28 ₹ | 5,579.31 ₹ | -15.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Chennai Edit |
Ahmedabad Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 70,944.43 ₹ | 45,880.00 ₹ | -35.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.38 | 9.10 | -3.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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