Cost of Living in Madurai
Summary of cost of living in Madurai, India:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,194.5$ (107,302.1₹), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 325.5$ (29,241.8₹), excluding rent.
- Madurai is 77.7% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Madurai is, on average, 94.0% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 ₹ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,000.00 ₹ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 300.00 ₹ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 200.00 ₹ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 325.00 ₹ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 150.00 ₹ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 52.00 ₹ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 22.86 ₹ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 52.44 ₹ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 49.90 ₹ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 29.74 ₹ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 75.07 ₹ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 268.66 ₹ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 118.69 ₹ | |
| Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 260.10 ₹ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 123.91 ₹ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 32.32 ₹ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 67.13 ₹ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 20.79 ₹ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 27.59 ₹ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 29.11 ₹ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 62.50 ₹ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 37.50 ₹ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 650.00 ₹ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 207.50 ₹ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 400.00 ₹ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 380.00 ₹ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 20.00 ₹ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,000.00 ₹ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 90.00 ₹ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 52.30 ₹ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 110.00 ₹ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 102.16 ₹ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,500,000.00 ₹ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,958,333.33 ₹ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 2,093.30 ₹ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 409.86 ₹ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 665.67 ₹ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,400.00 ₹ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 666.67 ₹ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 225.00 ₹ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 5,270.83 ₹ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 162,500.00 ₹ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 2,250.00 ₹ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 2,500.00 ₹ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,300.00 ₹ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 4,166.67 ₹ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 12,950.00 ₹ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 6,966.67 ₹ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 28,500.00 ₹ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 18,083.33 ₹ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 14,860.08 ₹ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,124.70 ₹ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 33,054.19 ₹ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.80 |
Prices in Madurai
This city had 397 entries in the past 12 months by 24 different contributors.
Last update: 3 December 2025
Last update: 3 December 2025
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
Heidi
on Jun 16, 2024:
The costs provided above are higher than reality. As a resident of Madurai, I would say, a single person can live a decent living with 6,000 Rs (without rent) and renting a 1 bedroom individual house at the suburb will be another 6k - 8k approximately. In total, a single person can live a pretty decent day-to-day life with 15k/month