2.5% below the India average
Ranked #563 of 577 cities · More expensive than 2.4% of cities worldwide
Compared to India average · See India ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | INR 17,018/mo ≈ $177 | INR 9,687/mo ≈ $101 | 43% |
| 3-Bedroom | INR 47,364/mo ≈ $493 | INR 29,060/mo ≈ $303 | 39% |
Chennai has a cost of living index of 11.8 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Chennai is very affordable by global standards (ranked #563 of 577 cities). It is 2.5% cheaper than the India average, based on 28 cities.
Groceries are expensive and dining out is affordable. The best value is restaurants and the priciest is groceries.
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