Cost of Living Comparison Between Pune and Chennai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Chennai are 10.9% lower than in Pune (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Chennai are 12.2% lower than in Pune | |
| Rent Prices in Chennai are 17.4% lower than in Pune | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chennai are 45.6% lower than in Pune | |
| Groceries Prices in Chennai are 4.1% higher than in Pune | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chennai is 22.5% lower than in Pune | |
Restaurants | Pune Edit |
Chennai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 500.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -70.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 2,000.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | -60.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 400.00 ₹ | 375.84 ₹ | -6.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 200.00 ₹ | 170.00 ₹ | -15.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 350.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 164.59 ₹ | 139.49 ₹ | -15.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 45.33 ₹ | 40.09 ₹ | -11.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 15.21 ₹ | 18.17 ₹ | +19.4 % |
Markets | Pune Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 242.96 ₹ | 200.94 ₹ | -17.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 42.31 ₹ | 40.02 ₹ | -5.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 28.81 ₹ | 27.58 ₹ | -4.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 86.27 ₹ | 73.93 ₹ | -14.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 234.31 ₹ | 310.56 ₹ | +32.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 124.89 ₹ | 124.16 ₹ | -0.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 234.22 ₹ | 223.70 ₹ | -4.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 90.72 ₹ | 100.66 ₹ | +11.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 29.37 ₹ | 34.15 ₹ | +16.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 46.37 ₹ | 56.33 ₹ | +21.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 22.50 ₹ | 20.86 ₹ | -7.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 15.24 ₹ | 17.96 ₹ | +17.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 16.08 ₹ | 17.66 ₹ | +9.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 45.96 ₹ | 45.75 ₹ | -0.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 30.00 ₹ | 29.13 ₹ | -2.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 700.00 ₹ | 500.00 ₹ | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 164.90 ₹ | 165.83 ₹ | +0.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 274.81 ₹ | 300.38 ₹ | +9.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 360.00 ₹ | 360.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Pune Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 40.00 ₹ | 30.00 ₹ | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,200.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | +100.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 48.28 ₹ | 40.23 ₹ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 135.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | -25.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 404.07 ₹ | 394.96 ₹ | -2.3 % |
| 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) | 2,147,173.00 ₹ | 2,025,383.83 ₹ | -5.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Pune Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,159.74 ₹ | 3,779.03 ₹ | +19.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 402.46 ₹ | 344.70 ₹ | -14.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 856.14 ₹ | 784.55 ₹ | -8.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Pune Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,735.44 ₹ | 1,376.68 ₹ | -20.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 646.15 ₹ | 471.70 ₹ | -27.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 350.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | -28.6 % |
Childcare | Pune Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,583.33 ₹ | 7,161.46 ₹ | -5.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 146,956.52 ₹ | 129,814.81 ₹ | -11.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Pune Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,652.61 ₹ | 2,079.46 ₹ | -21.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,968.00 ₹ | 1,943.33 ₹ | -34.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,514.29 ₹ | 3,508.57 ₹ | -22.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,462.50 ₹ | 2,594.09 ₹ | -25.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Pune Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 21,666.67 ₹ | 17,641.03 ₹ | -18.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 14,648.65 ₹ | 10,217.95 ₹ | -30.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 47,162.16 ₹ | 42,947.37 ₹ | -8.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 30,750.00 ₹ | 23,551.72 ₹ | -23.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Pune Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 18,890.15 ₹ | 15,614.92 ₹ | -17.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 10,314.67 ₹ | 6,588.28 ₹ | -36.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Pune Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 105,267.83 ₹ | 71,647.71 ₹ | -31.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.26 | 9.38 | +1.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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