India
Cost of Living in Chennai
Monthly Total
$622
$10,885
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$123
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$17
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$123
$2,153
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$45
$788
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$51
$893
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$24
$420
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$120
$2,100
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$180
$3,150
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$58
$1,015
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$20
$350
Monthly Total
$622
$10,885
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