Cost of Living Comparison Between Mumbai and Chennai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Chennai are 13.13% lower than in Mumbai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Chennai are 35.07% lower than in Mumbai | |
| Rent Prices in Chennai are 68.93% lower than in Mumbai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chennai are 31.84% lower than in Mumbai | |
| Groceries Prices in Chennai are 7.62% lower than in Mumbai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chennai is 15.11% higher than in Mumbai | |
Restaurants | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 300.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | -66.67 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,500.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | -33.33 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 300.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | 0.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 160.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -6.25 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 350.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | -14.29 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 155.81 ₹ | 144.58 ₹ | -7.21 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 39.12 ₹ | 36.74 ₹ | -6.08 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 15.63 ₹ | 15.58 ₹ | -0.37 % |
Markets | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 213.49 ₹ | 190.67 ₹ | -10.69 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 33.06 ₹ | 33.07 ₹ | +0.01 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 27.21 ₹ | 24.10 ₹ | -11.45 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 70.77 ₹ | 61.83 ₹ | -12.63 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 209.36 ₹ | 239.80 ₹ | +14.54 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 124.80 ₹ | 102.99 ₹ | -17.48 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 218.94 ₹ | 186.24 ₹ | -14.94 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 75.95 ₹ | 75.86 ₹ | -0.12 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 23.63 ₹ | 27.82 ₹ | +17.75 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 42.77 ₹ | 40.88 ₹ | -4.42 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 20.73 ₹ | 15.14 ₹ | -26.93 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 16.61 ₹ | 17.76 ₹ | +6.95 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 18.12 ₹ | 18.23 ₹ | +0.60 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 58.52 ₹ | 36.36 ₹ | -37.86 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.12 ₹ | 28.90 ₹ | -0.74 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 731.31 ₹ | 500.00 ₹ | -31.63 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 155.83 ₹ | 145.61 ₹ | -6.56 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 249.10 ₹ | 228.96 ₹ | -8.08 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 350.00 ₹ | 320.00 ₹ | -8.57 % |
Transportation | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 20.00 ₹ | 20.00 ₹ | 0.00 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 400.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | +150.00 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 22.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | +354.55 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 35.41 ₹ | 24.14 ₹ | -31.82 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.00 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 307.76 ₹ | 303.26 ₹ | -1.46 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 884,283.01 ₹ | 1,000,000.00 ₹ | +13.09 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,701,397.06 ₹ | 1,761,490.20 ₹ | +3.53 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 4,223.68 ₹ | 2,765.75 ₹ | -34.52 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.94 ₹ | 0.89 ₹ | -4.56 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 834.78 ₹ | 835.80 ₹ | +0.12 % |
Sports And Leisure | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,889.47 ₹ | 1,273.46 ₹ | -32.60 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 697.90 ₹ | 430.21 ₹ | -38.36 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 300.00 ₹ | 200.00 ₹ | -33.33 % |
Childcare | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 6,464.55 ₹ | 4,635.73 ₹ | -28.29 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 208,984.58 ₹ | 108,128.72 ₹ | -48.26 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,531.10 ₹ | 2,144.76 ₹ | -15.26 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,701.34 ₹ | 2,291.88 ₹ | -15.16 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,124.56 ₹ | 3,106.82 ₹ | -24.67 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,122.07 ₹ | 2,545.44 ₹ | -18.47 % |
Rent Per Month | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 41,604.94 ₹ | 13,486.11 ₹ | -67.59 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 21,737.18 ₹ | 7,739.44 ₹ | -64.40 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 123,239.44 ₹ | 34,671.43 ₹ | -71.87 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 54,902.78 ₹ | 19,143.84 ₹ | -65.13 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 44,097.68 ₹ | 13,430.13 ₹ | -69.54 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 16,620.97 ₹ | 4,610.46 ₹ | -72.26 % |
Salaries And Financing | Mumbai Edit |
Chennai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 47,427.20 ₹ | 35,446.86 ₹ | -25.26 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.71 | 9.64 | +10.72 % |
| Last update: | January 2021 | January 2021 | |
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Cities near Mumbai: | Cost of Living in Navi Mumbai | 16.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kalyan | 30.83 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pune | 94.83 miles |
| Cost of Living in Navsari | 156.83 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mandangad | 172.31 miles |
| Cost of Living in Surat | 180.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aurangabad | 231.51 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 |
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