Cost of Living Comparison Between Chennai and Madurai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Madurai are 15.1% lower than in Chennai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Madurai are 23.2% lower than in Chennai | |
| Rent Prices in Madurai are 57.3% lower than in Chennai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Madurai are 14.3% lower than in Chennai | |
| Groceries Prices in Madurai are 16.2% lower than in Chennai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Madurai is 30.0% lower than in Chennai | |
Restaurants | Chennai Edit |
Madurai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 371.68 ₹ | 370.00 ₹ | -0.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 174.79 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -14.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 350.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | -28.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 132.08 ₹ | 111.67 ₹ | -15.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 39.67 ₹ | 38.33 ₹ | -3.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 17.91 ₹ | 13.93 ₹ | -22.2 % |
Markets | Chennai Edit |
Madurai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 201.05 ₹ | 193.69 ₹ | -3.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 39.87 ₹ | 39.93 ₹ | +0.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 27.90 ₹ | 22.00 ₹ | -21.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 73.36 ₹ | 68.60 ₹ | -6.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 297.19 ₹ | 243.43 ₹ | -18.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 124.16 ₹ | 112.94 ₹ | -9.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 225.10 ₹ | 168.88 ₹ | -25.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 101.74 ₹ | 72.19 ₹ | -29.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 33.97 ₹ | 25.85 ₹ | -23.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 56.58 ₹ | 37.14 ₹ | -34.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 19.41 ₹ | 24.95 ₹ | +28.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 17.95 ₹ | 18.90 ₹ | +5.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 18.07 ₹ | 17.93 ₹ | -0.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 45.75 ₹ | 56.00 ₹ | +22.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.27 ₹ | 28.50 ₹ | -2.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ₹ | 305.00 ₹ | -39.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 168.70 ₹ | 147.60 ₹ | -12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 295.91 ₹ | 222.73 ₹ | -24.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 360.00 ₹ | 380.00 ₹ | +5.6 % |
Transportation | Chennai Edit |
Madurai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 ₹ | 30.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,000.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 80.00 ₹ | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 40.23 ₹ | 30.00 ₹ | -25.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 394.52 ₹ | 400.26 ₹ | +1.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,300,000.00 ₹ | 1,000,000.00 ₹ | -23.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,997,027.08 ₹ | 1,887,500.00 ₹ | -5.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Chennai Edit |
Madurai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,321.96 ₹ | 2,292.74 ₹ | -31.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 358.16 ₹ | 263.40 ₹ | -26.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 784.55 ₹ | 610.47 ₹ | -22.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Chennai Edit |
Madurai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,376.68 ₹ | 875.00 ₹ | -36.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 471.70 ₹ | 583.33 ₹ | +23.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 ₹ | 120.00 ₹ | -52.0 % |
Childcare | Chennai Edit |
Madurai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,198.28 ₹ | 2,083.33 ₹ | -71.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 122,600.00 ₹ | 100,000.00 ₹ | -18.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Chennai Edit |
Madurai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,111.40 ₹ | 2,076.47 ₹ | -1.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,974.07 ₹ | 1,827.27 ₹ | -7.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,603.12 ₹ | 3,008.46 ₹ | -16.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,619.32 ₹ | 2,718.75 ₹ | +3.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Chennai Edit |
Madurai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 17,641.03 ₹ | 6,160.91 ₹ | -65.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,217.95 ₹ | 5,647.67 ₹ | -44.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 42,947.37 ₹ | 18,952.11 ₹ | -55.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 23,551.72 ₹ | 9,500.00 ₹ | -59.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Chennai Edit |
Madurai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 15,614.92 ₹ | 17,999.85 ₹ | +15.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,588.28 ₹ | 6,999.94 ₹ | +6.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Chennai Edit |
Madurai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 69,974.98 ₹ | 37,625.00 ₹ | -46.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.41 | 8.10 | -13.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 315 | 17 |
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