Cost of Living Comparison Between Chennai and Coimbatore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Coimbatore are 5.8% lower than in Chennai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Coimbatore are 10.1% lower than in Chennai | |
| Rent Prices in Coimbatore are 28.0% lower than in Chennai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Coimbatore are 4.5% lower than in Chennai | |
| Groceries Prices in Coimbatore are 2.7% lower than in Chennai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Coimbatore is 54.2% lower than in Chennai | |
Restaurants | Chennai Edit |
Coimbatore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.00 ₹ | 1,100.00 ₹ | +37.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 371.68 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -5.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 174.44 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -14.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 350.00 ₹ | 260.00 ₹ | -25.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 132.06 ₹ | 131.50 ₹ | -0.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 39.67 ₹ | 31.00 ₹ | -21.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 17.91 ₹ | 10.44 ₹ | -41.7 % |
Markets | Chennai Edit |
Coimbatore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 200.94 ₹ | 207.44 ₹ | +3.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 39.77 ₹ | 33.83 ₹ | -14.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 27.83 ₹ | 27.67 ₹ | -0.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 73.38 ₹ | 67.89 ₹ | -7.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 291.17 ₹ | 242.35 ₹ | -16.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 124.16 ₹ | 125.36 ₹ | +1.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 225.10 ₹ | 240.40 ₹ | +6.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 101.49 ₹ | 90.72 ₹ | -10.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 34.09 ₹ | 28.35 ₹ | -16.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 56.33 ₹ | 69.55 ₹ | +23.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 19.53 ₹ | 21.05 ₹ | +7.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 17.95 ₹ | 19.84 ₹ | +10.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 18.07 ₹ | 15.20 ₹ | -15.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 45.75 ₹ | 66.67 ₹ | +45.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.25 ₹ | 29.69 ₹ | +1.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ₹ | 400.00 ₹ | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 168.70 ₹ | 155.83 ₹ | -7.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 295.91 ₹ | 315.72 ₹ | +6.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 360.00 ₹ | 340.00 ₹ | -5.6 % |
Transportation | Chennai Edit |
Coimbatore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 ₹ | 20.00 ₹ | -33.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,000.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 60.00 ₹ | -40.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 40.23 ₹ | 48.28 ₹ | +20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 200.00 ₹ | +100.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 394.52 ₹ | 393.66 ₹ | -0.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,300,000.00 ₹ | 950,000.00 ₹ | -26.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,997,027.08 ₹ | 1,380,000.00 ₹ | -30.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Chennai Edit |
Coimbatore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,321.96 ₹ | 2,957.68 ₹ | -11.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 358.16 ₹ | 282.67 ₹ | -21.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 784.55 ₹ | 791.92 ₹ | +0.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Chennai Edit |
Coimbatore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,376.68 ₹ | 1,854.15 ₹ | +34.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 471.70 ₹ | 368.75 ₹ | -21.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Chennai Edit |
Coimbatore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,198.28 ₹ | 5,917.25 ₹ | -17.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 122,600.00 ₹ | 158,333.33 ₹ | +29.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Chennai Edit |
Coimbatore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,111.40 ₹ | 1,830.77 ₹ | -13.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,974.07 ₹ | 1,700.00 ₹ | -13.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,603.12 ₹ | 3,384.62 ₹ | -6.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,619.32 ₹ | 2,363.64 ₹ | -9.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Chennai Edit |
Coimbatore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 17,641.03 ₹ | 10,270.69 ₹ | -41.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,217.95 ₹ | 8,055.56 ₹ | -21.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 42,947.37 ₹ | 30,893.11 ₹ | -28.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 23,551.72 ₹ | 18,666.67 ₹ | -20.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Chennai Edit |
Coimbatore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 15,614.92 ₹ | 7,430.04 ₹ | -52.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,588.28 ₹ | 2,907.19 ₹ | -55.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Chennai Edit |
Coimbatore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 69,974.98 ₹ | 28,857.75 ₹ | -58.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.41 | 9.57 | +1.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 326 | 71 |
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