Cost of Living Comparison Between Chennai and Bangalore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bangalore are 19.2% higher than in Chennai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bangalore are 26.8% higher than in Chennai | |
| Rent Prices in Bangalore are 59.1% higher than in Chennai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bangalore are 59.6% higher than in Chennai | |
| Groceries Prices in Bangalore are 10.8% higher than in Chennai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bangalore is 37.3% higher than in Chennai | |
Restaurants | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | +100.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.00 ₹ | 1,800.00 ₹ | +125.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 371.68 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -5.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 170.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | +47.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 350.00 ₹ | 400.00 ₹ | +14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 139.47 ₹ | 204.60 ₹ | +46.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 39.81 ₹ | 48.19 ₹ | +21.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 18.07 ₹ | 16.43 ₹ | -9.1 % |
Markets | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 200.83 ₹ | 189.55 ₹ | -5.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 39.85 ₹ | 45.86 ₹ | +15.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 27.67 ₹ | 30.39 ₹ | +9.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 73.93 ₹ | 86.28 ₹ | +16.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 310.56 ₹ | 316.92 ₹ | +2.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 124.16 ₹ | 159.67 ₹ | +28.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 223.70 ₹ | 308.47 ₹ | +37.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 100.66 ₹ | 100.52 ₹ | -0.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 34.15 ₹ | 31.46 ₹ | -7.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 56.33 ₹ | 40.91 ₹ | -27.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 20.86 ₹ | 16.39 ₹ | -21.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 17.96 ₹ | 17.03 ₹ | -5.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 17.66 ₹ | 17.48 ₹ | -1.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 45.75 ₹ | 52.77 ₹ | +15.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.13 ₹ | 30.06 ₹ | +3.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | +100.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 165.83 ₹ | 188.92 ₹ | +13.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 300.38 ₹ | 319.18 ₹ | +6.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 360.00 ₹ | 360.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 ₹ | 50.00 ₹ | +66.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,000.00 ₹ | 1,500.00 ₹ | +50.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 40.23 ₹ | 48.28 ₹ | +20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 190.00 ₹ | +90.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 395.16 ₹ | 394.19 ₹ | -0.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,200,000.00 ₹ | 1,500,000.00 ₹ | +25.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,025,383.83 ₹ | 2,154,651.16 ₹ | +6.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,779.03 ₹ | 3,332.61 ₹ | -11.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 348.96 ₹ | 388.15 ₹ | +11.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 790.08 ₹ | 956.11 ₹ | +21.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,376.68 ₹ | 1,791.38 ₹ | +30.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 446.39 ₹ | 497.53 ₹ | +11.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 ₹ | 400.00 ₹ | +60.0 % |
Childcare | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,161.46 ₹ | 11,144.10 ₹ | +55.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 129,814.81 ₹ | 310,139.53 ₹ | +138.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,079.46 ₹ | 2,796.65 ₹ | +34.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,943.33 ₹ | 3,311.08 ₹ | +70.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,508.57 ₹ | 4,517.68 ₹ | +28.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,594.09 ₹ | 3,982.34 ₹ | +53.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 17,641.03 ₹ | 26,000.01 ₹ | +47.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,302.63 ₹ | 15,853.05 ₹ | +53.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 42,947.37 ₹ | 68,520.38 ₹ | +59.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 23,551.72 ₹ | 39,847.90 ₹ | +69.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 15,614.92 ₹ | 25,000.36 ₹ | +60.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,588.28 ₹ | 12,008.76 ₹ | +82.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 71,874.98 ₹ | 125,114.98 ₹ | +74.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.38 | 10.04 | +7.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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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 |
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 |