Cost of Living in Chennai
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Chennai, India.
Overall, the cost of living in Chennai is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 16 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)19
Groceries index17
Dining out index16
Transport index12
Utilities index14
Median annual salary$7,774
Minimum wage$0.86/hr
Est. monthly childcare$216
Est. monthly healthcare premium$35
YoY inflation4.8%
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