Cost of living in Madurai, India

Summary of cost of living in Madurai

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨93,759
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨36,144
  • 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 Madurai
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨248
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨184
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨168
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨49
12 eggs, large ₨73
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨40
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨213
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨141
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨42
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨121
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨665
2 liters of coca-cola ₨74
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨64
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨21,093
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨12,941
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨3,752
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨16,066
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨9,521
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨4,106
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨866
40” flat screen tv ₨35,848
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨6,741
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨328
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨680
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨1,834
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨1,091
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨2,545
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨2,388
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨806,280
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨85
Monthly ticket public transport ₨1,000
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨227
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨112
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨908
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨1,500
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨520
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨133
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨137
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨165
Tube of toothpaste ₨64
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨223
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨772
2 tickets to the movies ₨386
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨1,559
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨1,481
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨794
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨138
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨171
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨34,500
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨1.17
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨690
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨134
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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