Chennai is of one the top city in India, the city is also known for its culture, traditions and job opportunities that welcomes expats & students for jobs and education. However average Cost of living in Chennai for family and couple is $701 for students is $335 and for bachelor is $319.

As per the data from our users on costoffling.com website, rental expenses for family and couple is $607 for students is $279 and for bachelor is $252. Cost of living in Chennai greatly dependent on where you live, an average rent for a flat/house in normal area $378 per month.

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Living Cost in Chennai

Edit Accomodation Cost Premium Normal Lower Rent for House / Apartment $454 $244 $162 AirBnB (1 day) $50 $35 $25 Studio Apartment $262 $212 $187 Co-working Space $89 $79 $64 PG $144 $129 $103 Edit Utility Bills Expenses Internet $18 DTH $11 Electricity $24 Water $3 Landline $10 Gas $10 Mobile $3 Edit Cost for Food Premium Normal Lower Coffee $3 $2 $1 Pizza $8 $6 $4 KFC $8 $6 $5 McDonalds $5 $3 $2 Sandwich $7 $6 $3 Burger $7 $4 $3 Coke/Pepsi $1 $1 $1 Meal $9 $6 $3 Edit Primary Food Premium Normal Lower Rice (1 lb) $1 $1 $6 Bread (1 lb) $1 $1 $1 Milk (1 gallon) $3 $2 $2 Cheese (1 lb) $8 $5 $4 Edit Grocery Cost in Chennai Chicken (1 lb) $4 Meat (1 lb) $6 Eggs (12) $2 Fish (1 lb) $4 Beef (1 lb) $5 Tomato (1 lb) $1 Potato (1 lb) $1 Onion (1 lb) $1 Lettuce (1 head) $1 Edit Fruits Expenses Apple (1 lb) $2 Orange (1 lb) $2 Banana (1 lb) $1 Grapes (1 lb) $3 Edit Kids School Expenses in Chennai Premium Normal Lower Day Care $152 $82 $45 N to 1 $403 $219 $154 1 to 5 $2729 $1619 $6690 6 to 10 $4300 $2597 $1667 Edit Transportation Cost in Chennai Premium Normal Lower Cab $2 $2 $1 Train $4 $4 $3 Bus $11 $9 $6 Edit Liquor Cost in Chennai Wine $9 Beer $4 Whisky $4 Rum $5 Vodka $9 Cigarettes (1 Pack) $2 Edit Automobiles Cost in Chennai SUV $28991 Audi $45166 Benz $490065 BMW $77367 Petrol/Gasoline (1 gallon) $3 Diesel (1 gallon) $3 Edit Mobiles ( Latest ) Cost in Chennai Avg Models $129 Apple $446 OnePlus $446 Samsung $235 Edit Cost Of Living for Student in Chennai Premium Normal Lower Rent $279 $194 $137 Food $37 $26 $21 Phone $3 $3 $2 Internet $18 $13 $7 Edit Cost Of Living for Bachelor Premium Normal Lower Rent $252 $157 $114 Food $47 $26 $21 Phone $4 $3 $3 Internet $18 $14 $7 Edit Cost Of Living for Family/Couple Premium Normal Lower Rent $607 $378 $284 Food $67 $51 $36 Phone $9 $7 $4 Internet $19 $14 $7

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Know More About Chennai City

Chennai - the capital of the Tamil Nadu, also known with other names like Detroit of Asia, Gateway of South India, India's Health Capital, City of flyover. It is the 4th largest city of India and is also the leading commercial centre of South India. The Cost of Living in Chennai for Students, Family and Bachelors is low compared to Other metro cities in India. The beautiful beaches and stunning climate of Chennai make travel to the city a pure pleasure. The credit of the booming economy of the city goes to the leading industries including software services, automobile, petrochemicals, textiles, financial services and hardware manufacturing. Here you can Compare Chennai Living Cost with Other Top Cities in the World.

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Top Tourist Destinations in Chennai :

Mylapore Fort Saint George Madras High Court George Town Market and Bazar Marina Beach T Nagar Cholamandal Artist Village Kalakshetra Art Academy Vivekananda House The Turtle Walk

Top Cab/Taxi Services in Chennai :

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Money Exchange Centres in Chennai :

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