Cost of Living in Chennai
Summary of cost of living in Chennai, India:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,262.5$ (108,401.5₹), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 367.5$ (31,555.2₹), excluding rent.
- Chennai is 75.0% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Chennai is, on average, 91.8% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 2.33 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 11.65 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 4.08 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.10 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.08 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.21 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.46 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.20 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 2.31 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.46 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.35 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 0.91 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.30 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.61 $ | |
| Buffalo Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2.80 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.28 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.37 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.60 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.22 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.24 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.25 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.59 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.33 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.32 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.85 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.47 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.02 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.35 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 11.65 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.63 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 0.47 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 1.75 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.51 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 16,887.72 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,933.98 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 45.46 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 4.64 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 10.03 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.21 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 6.31 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 2.91 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 78.07 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,611.25 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 26.38 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 22.79 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 50.27 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 38.80 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 188.58 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 117.23 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 448.87 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 258.42 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 176.07 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 67.94 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 855.29 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.23 |
Prices in Chennai
This city had 3197 entries in the past 12 months by 341 different contributors.
Last update: 22 May 2025
Last update: 22 May 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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If u have option, remain in ahmedabad.
Rent : 12000(4 (or)5 members family)
Grocery: 4000(Family cover)
Mobile :1000(Family cover)
transport : 2000(2 person per month)
Petrol : 1500
Entertainments:2000
Hotel :2500
Others : 5000
Total Expense per month : Rs.30,000 (More than enough apart from savings)