Cost of Living Comparison Between Delhi and Chennai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Chennai are 9.1% lower than in Delhi (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Chennai are 12.3% lower than in Delhi | |
| Rent Prices in Chennai are 23.8% lower than in Delhi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chennai are 37.6% lower than in Delhi | |
| Groceries Prices in Chennai are 7.2% higher than in Delhi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chennai is 15.8% 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 ₹ | 371.68 ₹ | +6.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 150.00 ₹ | 174.79 ₹ | +16.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 290.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | +20.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 174.20 ₹ | 132.08 ₹ | -24.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 35.93 ₹ | 39.67 ₹ | +10.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 16.12 ₹ | 17.91 ₹ | +11.1 % |
Markets | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 239.01 ₹ | 201.05 ₹ | -15.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 39.87 ₹ | 39.87 ₹ | -0.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 33.88 ₹ | 27.90 ₹ | -17.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 92.26 ₹ | 73.36 ₹ | -20.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 182.53 ₹ | 297.19 ₹ | +62.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 134.90 ₹ | 124.16 ₹ | -8.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 244.51 ₹ | 225.10 ₹ | -7.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 76.58 ₹ | 101.74 ₹ | +32.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 31.04 ₹ | 33.97 ₹ | +9.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 39.32 ₹ | 56.58 ₹ | +43.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 20.28 ₹ | 19.41 ₹ | -4.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 13.15 ₹ | 17.95 ₹ | +36.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 17.15 ₹ | 18.07 ₹ | +5.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 49.49 ₹ | 45.75 ₹ | -7.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.52 ₹ | 29.27 ₹ | -0.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 900.00 ₹ | 500.00 ₹ | -44.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 145.52 ₹ | 168.70 ₹ | +15.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 235.45 ₹ | 295.91 ₹ | +25.7 % |
| 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) | 1,015.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | -1.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | +100.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 34.60 ₹ | 40.23 ₹ | +16.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 375.41 ₹ | 394.52 ₹ | +5.1 % |
| 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) | 2,001,260.21 ₹ | 1,997,027.08 ₹ | -0.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 5,684.83 ₹ | 3,321.96 ₹ | -41.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 319.59 ₹ | 358.16 ₹ | +12.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 689.93 ₹ | 784.55 ₹ | +13.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,938.54 ₹ | 1,376.68 ₹ | -29.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 876.09 ₹ | 471.70 ₹ | -46.2 % |
| 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 | 7,658.12 ₹ | 7,198.28 ₹ | -6.0 % |
| 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) | 2,628.35 ₹ | 2,111.40 ₹ | -19.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,186.02 ₹ | 1,974.07 ₹ | -38.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,133.31 ₹ | 3,603.12 ₹ | -12.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,099.98 ₹ | 2,619.32 ₹ | -15.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 21,041.77 ₹ | 17,641.03 ₹ | -16.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 12,244.44 ₹ | 10,217.95 ₹ | -16.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 58,974.14 ₹ | 42,947.37 ₹ | -27.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 31,547.62 ₹ | 23,551.72 ₹ | -25.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 19,080.47 ₹ | 15,614.92 ₹ | -18.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 10,417.19 ₹ | 6,588.28 ₹ | -36.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Delhi Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 94,722.22 ₹ | 69,974.98 ₹ | -26.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.98 | 9.41 | +4.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Gurgaon | 21.41 miles |
| 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 |