Cost of Living Comparison Between Delhi and Chennai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Chennai are 9.0% lower than in Delhi (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Chennai are 12.2% lower than in Delhi | |
| Rent Prices in Chennai are 23.6% lower than in Delhi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chennai are 37.5% lower than in Delhi | |
| Groceries Prices in Chennai are 7.4% higher than in Delhi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chennai is 14.2% 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 ₹ | 360.09 ₹ | +2.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 150.00 ₹ | 180.00 ₹ | +20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 290.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | +20.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 172.76 ₹ | 134.53 ₹ | -22.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 36.18 ₹ | 39.96 ₹ | +10.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 16.02 ₹ | 17.99 ₹ | +12.3 % |
Markets | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 239.07 ₹ | 201.71 ₹ | -15.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 40.19 ₹ | 39.94 ₹ | -0.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 33.61 ₹ | 27.93 ₹ | -16.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 93.13 ₹ | 73.64 ₹ | -20.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 181.54 ₹ | 291.55 ₹ | +60.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 136.48 ₹ | 125.02 ₹ | -8.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 242.51 ₹ | 225.15 ₹ | -7.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 75.63 ₹ | 101.51 ₹ | +34.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 31.06 ₹ | 33.80 ₹ | +8.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 39.22 ₹ | 56.82 ₹ | +44.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 20.40 ₹ | 19.19 ₹ | -6.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 13.01 ₹ | 17.91 ₹ | +37.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 16.84 ₹ | 17.86 ₹ | +6.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 49.18 ₹ | 48.33 ₹ | -1.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.46 ₹ | 29.38 ₹ | -0.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 900.00 ₹ | 500.00 ₹ | -44.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 145.63 ₹ | 166.36 ₹ | +14.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 227.69 ₹ | 296.09 ₹ | +30.0 % |
| 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) | 1,000.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | +100.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 32.19 ₹ | 40.23 ₹ | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 374.86 ₹ | 394.33 ₹ | +5.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,200,000.00 ₹ | 1,300,000.00 ₹ | +8.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,993,209.80 ₹ | 1,997,027.08 ₹ | +0.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 5,565.51 ₹ | 3,310.03 ₹ | -40.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 323.76 ₹ | 352.35 ₹ | +8.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 687.24 ₹ | 777.26 ₹ | +13.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,933.96 ₹ | 1,390.53 ₹ | -28.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 932.61 ₹ | 471.70 ₹ | -49.4 % |
| 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 | 7,772.36 ₹ | 7,208.33 ₹ | -7.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 160,208.33 ₹ | 122,600.00 ₹ | -23.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,619.39 ₹ | 2,111.40 ₹ | -19.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,077.76 ₹ | 1,974.07 ₹ | -35.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,139.20 ₹ | 3,603.12 ₹ | -13.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,085.09 ₹ | 2,619.32 ₹ | -15.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 21,500.10 ₹ | 17,526.32 ₹ | -18.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 12,276.60 ₹ | 10,171.05 ₹ | -17.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 58,908.62 ₹ | 43,128.21 ₹ | -26.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 31,250.00 ₹ | 23,827.59 ₹ | -23.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 19,399.33 ₹ | 15,614.92 ₹ | -19.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 10,651.73 ₹ | 6,588.28 ₹ | -38.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 91,895.42 ₹ | 69,243.89 ₹ | -24.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.93 | 9.40 | +5.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 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 |