Cost of Living Comparison Between Kolkata and Chennai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Chennai are 2.7% higher than in Kolkata (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Chennai are 8.9% higher than in Kolkata | |
| Rent Prices in Chennai are 46.0% higher than in Kolkata | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chennai are 13.8% lower than in Kolkata | |
| Groceries Prices in Chennai are 6.3% higher than in Kolkata | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chennai is 61.3% higher than in Kolkata | |
Restaurants | Kolkata Edit |
Chennai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,200.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | -33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 400.00 ₹ | 361.49 ₹ | -9.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 150.00 ₹ | 180.00 ₹ | +20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 300.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | +16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 139.38 ₹ | 136.81 ₹ | -1.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 29.62 ₹ | 39.55 ₹ | +33.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 14.22 ₹ | 17.78 ₹ | +25.1 % |
Markets | Kolkata Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 210.09 ₹ | 201.71 ₹ | -4.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 29.73 ₹ | 39.94 ₹ | +34.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 26.12 ₹ | 27.93 ₹ | +6.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 80.90 ₹ | 73.64 ₹ | -9.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 218.95 ₹ | 291.55 ₹ | +33.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 113.18 ₹ | 125.02 ₹ | +10.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 258.55 ₹ | 225.15 ₹ | -12.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 84.86 ₹ | 101.51 ₹ | +19.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 27.22 ₹ | 33.80 ₹ | +24.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 56.52 ₹ | 56.82 ₹ | +0.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 24.63 ₹ | 19.19 ₹ | -22.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 11.08 ₹ | 17.91 ₹ | +61.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 15.60 ₹ | 17.86 ₹ | +14.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 45.62 ₹ | 48.33 ₹ | +5.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 28.42 ₹ | 29.38 ₹ | +3.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 800.00 ₹ | 500.00 ₹ | -37.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 145.59 ₹ | 166.36 ₹ | +14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 191.82 ₹ | 296.09 ₹ | +54.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 340.00 ₹ | 360.00 ₹ | +5.9 % |
Transportation | Kolkata Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.00 ₹ | 30.00 ₹ | +100.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | +300.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | +66.7 % |
| 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) | 399.05 ₹ | 394.33 ₹ | -1.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,400,270.00 ₹ | 1,300,000.00 ₹ | -7.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,831,250.00 ₹ | 1,997,027.08 ₹ | +9.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kolkata Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,875.30 ₹ | 3,310.03 ₹ | +15.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 277.00 ₹ | 352.35 ₹ | +27.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 590.55 ₹ | 777.26 ₹ | +31.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kolkata Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,578.80 ₹ | 1,390.53 ₹ | -11.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 658.82 ₹ | 471.70 ₹ | -28.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 300.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Kolkata Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,916.61 ₹ | 7,208.33 ₹ | +84.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 134,666.67 ₹ | 122,600.00 ₹ | -9.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kolkata Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,033.30 ₹ | 2,111.40 ₹ | +3.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,026.67 ₹ | 1,974.07 ₹ | -2.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,128.09 ₹ | 3,603.12 ₹ | +15.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,493.72 ₹ | 2,619.32 ₹ | +5.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Kolkata Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 12,928.57 ₹ | 17,526.32 ₹ | +35.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 7,214.29 ₹ | 10,171.05 ₹ | +41.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 28,333.33 ₹ | 43,128.21 ₹ | +52.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 16,375.00 ₹ | 23,827.59 ₹ | +45.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kolkata Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 8,302.79 ₹ | 15,614.92 ₹ | +88.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,163.40 ₹ | 6,588.28 ₹ | +58.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kolkata Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 39,407.41 ₹ | 69,243.89 ₹ | +75.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.06 | 9.40 | +3.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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