Cost of Living Comparison Between Mumbai and Chennai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Chennai are 10.0% lower than in Mumbai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Chennai are 34.1% lower than in Mumbai | |
| Rent Prices in Chennai are 69.1% lower than in Mumbai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chennai are 40.6% lower than in Mumbai | |
| Groceries Prices in Chennai are 3.8% higher than in Mumbai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chennai is 56.6% higher than in Mumbai | |
Restaurants | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 400.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -62.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,500.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | -46.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 400.00 ₹ | 355.92 ₹ | -11.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 200.00 ₹ | 170.00 ₹ | -15.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 400.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 229.60 ₹ | 139.47 ₹ | -39.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 40.57 ₹ | 39.81 ₹ | -1.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 15.78 ₹ | 18.07 ₹ | +14.5 % |
Markets | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 246.93 ₹ | 200.83 ₹ | -18.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 41.51 ₹ | 39.85 ₹ | -4.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 31.06 ₹ | 27.67 ₹ | -10.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 90.78 ₹ | 73.93 ₹ | -18.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 233.67 ₹ | 310.56 ₹ | +32.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 140.48 ₹ | 124.16 ₹ | -11.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 205.37 ₹ | 223.70 ₹ | +8.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 90.98 ₹ | 100.66 ₹ | +10.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 29.24 ₹ | 34.15 ₹ | +16.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 43.96 ₹ | 56.33 ₹ | +28.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 22.38 ₹ | 20.86 ₹ | -6.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 15.80 ₹ | 17.96 ₹ | +13.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 17.13 ₹ | 17.66 ₹ | +3.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 47.43 ₹ | 45.75 ₹ | -3.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 30.14 ₹ | 29.13 ₹ | -3.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 775.00 ₹ | 500.00 ₹ | -35.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 175.46 ₹ | 165.83 ₹ | -5.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 324.00 ₹ | 300.38 ₹ | -7.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 350.00 ₹ | 360.00 ₹ | +2.9 % |
Transportation | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 20.00 ₹ | 30.00 ₹ | +50.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 320.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | +212.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 29.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | +244.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 48.28 ₹ | 40.23 ₹ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 401.83 ₹ | 394.96 ₹ | -1.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,382,500.00 ₹ | 1,200,000.00 ₹ | -13.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,884,271.40 ₹ | 2,025,383.83 ₹ | +7.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 4,592.13 ₹ | 3,779.03 ₹ | -17.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 363.77 ₹ | 344.70 ₹ | -5.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 724.30 ₹ | 784.55 ₹ | +8.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 2,051.93 ₹ | 1,376.68 ₹ | -32.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 973.33 ₹ | 471.70 ₹ | -51.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 400.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | -37.5 % |
Childcare | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 9,743.59 ₹ | 7,161.46 ₹ | -26.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 214,320.00 ₹ | 129,814.81 ₹ | -39.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,214.39 ₹ | 2,079.46 ₹ | -6.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,366.64 ₹ | 1,943.33 ₹ | -17.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,844.42 ₹ | 3,508.57 ₹ | -27.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,493.18 ₹ | 2,594.09 ₹ | -25.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 50,456.53 ₹ | 17,641.03 ₹ | -65.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 28,530.93 ₹ | 10,302.63 ₹ | -63.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 153,793.47 ₹ | 42,947.37 ₹ | -72.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 73,032.14 ₹ | 23,551.72 ₹ | -67.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 59,684.05 ₹ | 15,614.92 ₹ | -73.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 29,233.92 ₹ | 6,588.28 ₹ | -77.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 69,920.11 ₹ | 72,166.65 ₹ | +3.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.95 | 9.38 | +4.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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