Cost of Living Comparison Between Delhi and Chennai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Chennai are 8.7% lower than in Delhi (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Chennai are 11.3% lower than in Delhi | |
| Rent Prices in Chennai are 20.9% lower than in Delhi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chennai are 37.9% lower than in Delhi | |
| Groceries Prices in Chennai are 8.5% higher than in Delhi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chennai is 15.9% lower than in Delhi | |
Restaurants | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 350.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -57.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 2,000.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | -60.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 350.00 ₹ | 371.68 ₹ | +6.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 180.00 ₹ | 170.00 ₹ | -5.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 290.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | +20.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 180.71 ₹ | 139.49 ₹ | -22.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 36.05 ₹ | 40.09 ₹ | +11.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 16.47 ₹ | 18.12 ₹ | +10.0 % |
Markets | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 239.37 ₹ | 200.94 ₹ | -16.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 40.70 ₹ | 40.02 ₹ | -1.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 33.53 ₹ | 27.58 ₹ | -17.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 90.74 ₹ | 73.93 ₹ | -18.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 181.40 ₹ | 310.56 ₹ | +71.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 136.77 ₹ | 124.16 ₹ | -9.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 249.02 ₹ | 223.70 ₹ | -10.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 75.97 ₹ | 100.66 ₹ | +32.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 30.78 ₹ | 34.15 ₹ | +10.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 39.11 ₹ | 56.33 ₹ | +44.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 20.63 ₹ | 20.86 ₹ | +1.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 12.99 ₹ | 17.96 ₹ | +38.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 17.13 ₹ | 17.66 ₹ | +3.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 49.71 ₹ | 45.75 ₹ | -8.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.48 ₹ | 29.13 ₹ | -1.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 800.00 ₹ | 500.00 ₹ | -37.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 145.62 ₹ | 165.83 ₹ | +13.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 237.67 ₹ | 300.38 ₹ | +26.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 350.00 ₹ | 360.00 ₹ | +2.9 % |
Transportation | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 50.00 ₹ | 30.00 ₹ | -40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,024.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | -2.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | +100.0 % |
| 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) | 375.56 ₹ | 394.96 ₹ | +5.2 % |
| 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) | 2,037,209.80 ₹ | 2,025,383.83 ₹ | -0.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 5,889.45 ₹ | 3,779.03 ₹ | -35.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 316.89 ₹ | 344.70 ₹ | +8.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 668.90 ₹ | 784.55 ₹ | +17.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,847.90 ₹ | 1,376.68 ₹ | -25.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 928.26 ₹ | 471.70 ₹ | -49.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 400.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | -37.5 % |
Childcare | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,641.67 ₹ | 7,161.46 ₹ | -6.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 162,760.00 ₹ | 129,814.81 ₹ | -20.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,524.77 ₹ | 2,079.46 ₹ | -17.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,045.43 ₹ | 1,943.33 ₹ | -36.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,906.10 ₹ | 3,508.57 ₹ | -10.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,936.15 ₹ | 2,594.09 ₹ | -11.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 20,566.13 ₹ | 17,641.03 ₹ | -14.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 11,784.31 ₹ | 10,217.95 ₹ | -13.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 57,160.98 ₹ | 42,947.37 ₹ | -24.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 29,808.51 ₹ | 23,551.72 ₹ | -21.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 18,793.88 ₹ | 15,614.92 ₹ | -16.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 10,411.47 ₹ | 6,588.28 ₹ | -36.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 96,052.29 ₹ | 71,647.71 ₹ | -25.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.98 | 9.38 | +4.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Agra | 138.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dehradun | 148.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chandigarh | 154.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Patiala | 160.49 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jaipur | 161.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ludhiana | 196.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jalandhar | 232.88 miles |
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 |