Cost of Living Comparison Between Chennai and Delhi 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Delhi are 9.2% higher than in Chennai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Delhi are 12.5% higher than in Chennai | |
| Rent Prices in Delhi are 26.6% higher than in Chennai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Delhi are 59.8% higher than in Chennai | |
| Groceries Prices in Delhi are 8.4% lower than in Chennai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Delhi is 21.5% higher than in Chennai | |
Restaurants | Chennai Edit |
Delhi Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | +133.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.00 ₹ | 2,000.00 ₹ | +150.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 375.84 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -6.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 170.00 ₹ | 180.00 ₹ | +5.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 350.00 ₹ | 270.00 ₹ | -22.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 139.50 ₹ | 180.71 ₹ | +29.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 40.09 ₹ | 35.93 ₹ | -10.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 18.17 ₹ | 16.12 ₹ | -11.3 % |
Markets | Chennai Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 200.94 ₹ | 239.04 ₹ | +19.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 40.02 ₹ | 40.62 ₹ | +1.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 27.58 ₹ | 33.21 ₹ | +20.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 73.93 ₹ | 91.06 ₹ | +23.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 310.56 ₹ | 183.32 ₹ | -41.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 124.16 ₹ | 135.93 ₹ | +9.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 223.70 ₹ | 241.07 ₹ | +7.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 100.66 ₹ | 75.74 ₹ | -24.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 34.15 ₹ | 30.76 ₹ | -9.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 56.33 ₹ | 38.92 ₹ | -30.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 20.86 ₹ | 20.27 ₹ | -2.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 17.96 ₹ | 13.00 ₹ | -27.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 17.66 ₹ | 17.11 ₹ | -3.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 45.75 ₹ | 49.95 ₹ | +9.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.13 ₹ | 29.51 ₹ | +1.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | +60.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 165.83 ₹ | 145.62 ₹ | -12.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 300.38 ₹ | 237.67 ₹ | -20.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 360.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -2.8 % |
Transportation | Chennai Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 ₹ | 50.00 ₹ | +66.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,000.00 ₹ | 1,033.00 ₹ | +3.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 50.00 ₹ | -50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 40.23 ₹ | 40.23 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 394.96 ₹ | 375.70 ₹ | -4.9 % |
| 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 ₹ | 2,055,009.42 ₹ | +1.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Chennai Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,779.03 ₹ | 5,845.51 ₹ | +54.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 344.70 ₹ | 319.62 ₹ | -7.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 784.55 ₹ | 691.46 ₹ | -11.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Chennai Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,376.68 ₹ | 1,889.06 ₹ | +37.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 471.70 ₹ | 879.55 ₹ | +86.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 ₹ | 400.00 ₹ | +60.0 % |
Childcare | Chennai Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,161.46 ₹ | 7,891.67 ₹ | +10.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 129,814.81 ₹ | 167,884.62 ₹ | +29.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Chennai Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,079.46 ₹ | 2,579.41 ₹ | +24.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,943.33 ₹ | 3,155.53 ₹ | +62.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,508.57 ₹ | 4,017.63 ₹ | +14.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,594.09 ₹ | 3,010.40 ₹ | +16.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Chennai Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 17,641.03 ₹ | 20,452.92 ₹ | +15.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,217.95 ₹ | 11,745.10 ₹ | +14.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 42,947.37 ₹ | 57,160.98 ₹ | +33.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 23,551.72 ₹ | 30,127.66 ₹ | +27.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Chennai Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 15,614.92 ₹ | 19,585.85 ₹ | +25.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,588.28 ₹ | 10,411.47 ₹ | +58.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Chennai Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 70,944.43 ₹ | 96,973.33 ₹ | +36.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.38 | 9.00 | -4.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Karaikal | 171.04 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Bangalore | 203.29 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Ludhiana | 196.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jalandhar | 232.88 miles |