Cost of living in Madras, India

Summary of cost of living in Madras

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨120,164
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨48,926
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Madras
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨376
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨325
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨184
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨55
12 eggs, large ₨71
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨37
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨389
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨175
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨37
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨154
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨577
2 liters of coca-cola ₨90
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨38
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨27,543
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨22,884
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨5,201
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨23,254
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨17,325
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨4,570
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨729
40” flat screen tv ₨34,099
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨13,173
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨580
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨241
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨2,586
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨2,347
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨4,349
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨3,145
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨1,036,560
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨103
Monthly ticket public transport ₨1,000
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨279
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨216
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨261
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨1,000
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨354
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨173
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨345
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨176
Tube of toothpaste ₨73
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨341
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨1,633
2 tickets to the movies ₨545
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨1,436
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨1,776
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨603
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨200
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨241
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨40,356
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨3.18
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨2,070
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨251
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 281 prices entered by 20 different people.
Latest price update: June 09, 2023

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