Cost of Living in Chennai, India
India · South Asia
Monthly budget from $455 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$455
/mo
Standard
$1,005
/mo
Comfort
$2,335
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $240 | $120 | $35 | $60 | $455/mo |
| Standard | $550 | $240 | $75 | $140 | $1,005/mo |
| Comfort | $1,350 | $460 | $175 | $350 | $2,335/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
South India's cultural capital with Carnatic music, temple architecture, Marina Beach, and auto industry
Internet: 48 Mbps
Safety: 3.8/5
Nomad score: 3.7/5