Cost of Living Comparison Between Chennai and Mumbai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Mumbai are 11.8% higher than in Chennai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Mumbai are 51.1% higher than in Chennai | |
| Rent Prices in Mumbai are 216.5% higher than in Chennai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Mumbai are 71.4% higher than in Chennai | |
| Groceries Prices in Mumbai are 2.8% lower than in Chennai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Mumbai is 31.2% lower than in Chennai | |
Restaurants | Chennai Edit |
Mumbai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 ₹ | 400.00 ₹ | +166.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.00 ₹ | 1,600.00 ₹ | +100.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 360.09 ₹ | 400.00 ₹ | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 180.00 ₹ | 200.00 ₹ | +11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 350.00 ₹ | 400.00 ₹ | +14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 134.53 ₹ | 231.77 ₹ | +72.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 39.96 ₹ | 40.50 ₹ | +1.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 17.99 ₹ | 15.45 ₹ | -14.1 % |
Markets | Chennai Edit |
Mumbai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 201.71 ₹ | 246.81 ₹ | +22.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 39.94 ₹ | 41.37 ₹ | +3.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 27.93 ₹ | 31.71 ₹ | +13.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 73.64 ₹ | 90.96 ₹ | +23.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 291.55 ₹ | 237.67 ₹ | -18.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 125.02 ₹ | 139.30 ₹ | +11.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 225.15 ₹ | 207.56 ₹ | -7.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 101.51 ₹ | 88.64 ₹ | -12.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 33.80 ₹ | 29.05 ₹ | -14.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 56.82 ₹ | 43.66 ₹ | -23.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 19.19 ₹ | 21.76 ₹ | +13.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 17.91 ₹ | 15.89 ₹ | -11.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 17.86 ₹ | 16.48 ₹ | -7.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 48.33 ₹ | 48.12 ₹ | -0.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.38 ₹ | 29.86 ₹ | +1.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | +60.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 166.36 ₹ | 176.73 ₹ | +6.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 296.09 ₹ | 328.48 ₹ | +10.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 360.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -2.8 % |
Transportation | Chennai Edit |
Mumbai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 ₹ | 20.00 ₹ | -33.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,000.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | -70.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 28.00 ₹ | -72.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 40.23 ₹ | 48.28 ₹ | +20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 394.33 ₹ | 401.55 ₹ | +1.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,300,000.00 ₹ | 1,400,000.00 ₹ | +7.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,997,027.08 ₹ | 1,911,362.41 ₹ | -4.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Chennai Edit |
Mumbai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,310.03 ₹ | 4,546.69 ₹ | +37.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 352.35 ₹ | 361.86 ₹ | +2.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 777.26 ₹ | 708.17 ₹ | -8.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Chennai Edit |
Mumbai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,390.53 ₹ | 1,907.71 ₹ | +37.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 471.70 ₹ | 981.48 ₹ | +108.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 ₹ | 400.00 ₹ | +60.0 % |
Childcare | Chennai Edit |
Mumbai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,208.33 ₹ | 9,358.97 ₹ | +29.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 122,600.00 ₹ | 215,120.00 ₹ | +75.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Chennai Edit |
Mumbai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,111.40 ₹ | 2,231.32 ₹ | +5.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,974.07 ₹ | 2,334.97 ₹ | +18.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,603.12 ₹ | 4,819.13 ₹ | +33.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,619.32 ₹ | 3,521.74 ₹ | +34.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Chennai Edit |
Mumbai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 17,526.32 ₹ | 50,251.05 ₹ | +186.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,171.05 ₹ | 28,099.16 ₹ | +176.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 43,128.21 ₹ | 148,436.22 ₹ | +244.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 23,827.59 ₹ | 72,820.76 ₹ | +205.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Chennai Edit |
Mumbai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 15,614.92 ₹ | 58,498.62 ₹ | +274.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,588.28 ₹ | 28,647.22 ₹ | +334.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Chennai Edit |
Mumbai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 69,243.89 ₹ | 71,944.79 ₹ | +3.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.40 | 8.92 | -5.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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