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Chennai travel budget

Chennai: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Chennai

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Chennai for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Chennai compared to India in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Chennai in 2020 is 61% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Chennai in 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Chennai by expense type

Restaurant budget in Chennai

Lunch

$ 1.8/person
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

3 course dinner

$ 4.5/person
($ 3.3 to $ 7.5)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 28

McDonald's meal

$ 3.8/person
($ 3 to $ 5.3)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 2.3 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 3)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Imported beer

$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 3.8)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 1.6/cup
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Fizzy drink

$ 0.5/can
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Chennai

1-star hotel

$ 29/night
($ 29 to $ 29)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 108

2-star hotel

$ 34/night
($ 14 to $ 59)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 125

3-star hotel

$ 40/night
($ 23 to $ 59)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181

4-star hotel

$ 90/night
($ 65 to $ 127)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 143/night
($ 95 to $ 194)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 18/month
($ 16 to $ 21)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 133

Room with kitchen

$ 65/month
($ 34 to $ 112)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 96/month
($ 58 to $ 150)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Cottage or guest house

$ 38/month
($ 18 to $ 64)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Family room

$ 153/month
($ 76 to $ 274)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Supermarket food budget in Chennai

Milk

$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Rice

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Eggs

$ 0.8/12 eggs
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 5.7/kg
($ 3 to $ 9.1)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 6)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2

Apples

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Oranges

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.3)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Tomatoes

$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Salad

$ 0.5/salad
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Water bottle

$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Public and private transport budget in Chennai

Bus ticket

$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.5)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Bus pass

$ 16/month
($ 13 to $ 22)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.2/km
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

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48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.6
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 39/24hrs
($ 22 to $ 60)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Budget for living and housing in Chennai

Electricity, water...

$ 44/month
($ 23 to $ 77)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Mobile phone

$ 0/min.

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 14/month
($ 7.5 to $ 20)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 194/month
($ 121 to $ 272)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1396

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 116/month
($ 77 to $ 152)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1113

Flat (centre)

$ 486/month
($ 324 to $ 679)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2249

Flat (suburbs)

$ 266/month
($ 182 to $ 378)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1767

Gym

$ 23/month
($ 12 to $ 46)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Private nursery

$ 67/month
($ 33 to $ 127)

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93% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 974

Private primary school

$ 1778/yr
($ 830 to $ 3014)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17212

Leisure activity budget in Chennai

Cinema

$ 3/ticket
($ 2.3 to $ 3.8)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 6.8/hr
($ 3 to $ 16)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Chennai

Cigarettes

$ 4.5/pack
($ 3 to $ 4.5)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 33
($ 16 to $ 54)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Summer dress

$ 28
($ 16 to $ 46)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Trainers

$ 47
($ 32 to $ 77)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leather shoes

$ 38
($ 23 to $ 61)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 102

Plane ticket budget

London → Chennai

$ 741
(fair price: $ 633)

Manchester → Chennai

$ 774
(fair price: $ 690)

Dublin → Chennai

$ 866
(fair price: $ 759)

Edinburgh → Chennai

$ 863
(fair price: $ 764)

Toronto (Ontario) → Chennai

$ 1391
(fair price: $ 1180)

New York City → Chennai

$ 1218
(fair price: $ 1074)

Los Angeles → Chennai

$ 1292
(fair price: $ 1093)

Auckland → Chennai

$ 972
(fair price: $ 870)

Sydney → Chennai

$ 782
(fair price: $ 664)

Melbourne → Chennai

$ 727
(fair price: $ 635)

Perth → Chennai

$ 698
(fair price: $ 570)

Montreal → Chennai

$ 1444
(fair price: $ 1234)

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