Cost of Living Comparison Between Chennai and Bangalore 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bangalore are 18.8% higher than in Chennai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bangalore are 27.0% higher than in Chennai | |
| Rent Prices in Bangalore are 61.5% higher than in Chennai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bangalore are 59.7% higher than in Chennai | |
| Groceries Prices in Bangalore are 9.8% higher than in Chennai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bangalore is 60.8% higher than in Chennai | |
Restaurants | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | +100.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.00 ₹ | 1,800.00 ₹ | +125.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 360.21 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -2.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 180.00 ₹ | 225.00 ₹ | +25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 350.00 ₹ | 400.00 ₹ | +14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 134.53 ₹ | 205.25 ₹ | +52.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 39.96 ₹ | 44.13 ₹ | +10.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 17.99 ₹ | 15.36 ₹ | -14.6 % |
Markets | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 201.71 ₹ | 189.32 ₹ | -6.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 39.94 ₹ | 45.26 ₹ | +13.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 27.93 ₹ | 30.48 ₹ | +9.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 73.64 ₹ | 86.03 ₹ | +16.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 291.55 ₹ | 315.32 ₹ | +8.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 125.02 ₹ | 147.78 ₹ | +18.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 225.15 ₹ | 306.33 ₹ | +36.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 101.51 ₹ | 100.23 ₹ | -1.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 33.80 ₹ | 30.64 ₹ | -9.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 56.82 ₹ | 41.34 ₹ | -27.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 19.19 ₹ | 16.55 ₹ | -13.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 17.91 ₹ | 17.36 ₹ | -3.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 17.86 ₹ | 17.97 ₹ | +0.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 48.33 ₹ | 53.17 ₹ | +10.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.38 ₹ | 30.19 ₹ | +2.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ₹ | 900.00 ₹ | +80.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 166.36 ₹ | 186.70 ₹ | +12.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 296.09 ₹ | 317.36 ₹ | +7.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 360.00 ₹ | 360.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 ₹ | 50.00 ₹ | +66.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,000.00 ₹ | 1,500.00 ₹ | +50.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 40.23 ₹ | 48.28 ₹ | +20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 180.00 ₹ | +80.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 394.33 ₹ | 390.98 ₹ | -0.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,300,000.00 ₹ | 1,500,000.00 ₹ | +15.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,997,027.08 ₹ | 2,176,666.67 ₹ | +9.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,310.03 ₹ | 3,121.89 ₹ | -5.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 352.35 ₹ | 374.23 ₹ | +6.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 777.26 ₹ | 947.68 ₹ | +21.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,390.53 ₹ | 1,931.23 ₹ | +38.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 471.70 ₹ | 498.10 ₹ | +5.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 ₹ | 450.00 ₹ | +80.0 % |
Childcare | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,208.33 ₹ | 11,657.80 ₹ | +61.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 122,600.00 ₹ | 304,790.70 ₹ | +148.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,111.40 ₹ | 2,736.19 ₹ | +29.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,974.07 ₹ | 3,127.24 ₹ | +58.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,603.12 ₹ | 4,514.69 ₹ | +25.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,619.32 ₹ | 3,236.96 ₹ | +23.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 17,526.32 ₹ | 26,390.62 ₹ | +50.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,171.05 ₹ | 16,017.24 ₹ | +57.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 43,128.21 ₹ | 69,246.61 ₹ | +60.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 23,827.59 ₹ | 41,216.49 ₹ | +73.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 15,614.92 ₹ | 25,299.02 ₹ | +62.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,588.28 ₹ | 12,316.85 ₹ | +87.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Chennai Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 69,243.89 ₹ | 141,407.75 ₹ | +104.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.40 | 9.82 | +4.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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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 |
Cities near Bangalore: | Cost of Living in Hosur | 24.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mysore | 87.98 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vellore | 122.97 miles |
| Cost of Living in Salem | 124.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tiruvannamalai | 125.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pondicherry | 185.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tirupur (Tiruppur) | 192.69 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aravakurichi | 195.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coimbatore | 197.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ramanathapuram | 199.98 miles |