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single / month
Cheaper overallIndia
single / month
| Expense | Guwāhāti | Chennai | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.93 | $4.42 | Guwāhāti |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $15.73 | $17.66 | Guwāhāti |
| Cappuccino | $1.18 | $1.32 | Guwāhāti |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $89.15 | $100 | Guwāhāti |
| Monthly public transport pass | $14.42 | $16.19 | Guwāhāti |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $38.02 | $42.69 | Guwāhāti |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.01 | $12.36 | Guwāhāti |
| Fitness club membership | $11.01 | $12.36 | Guwāhāti |
| Cinema ticket | $2.88 | $3.24 | Guwāhāti |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $149 | $172 | Guwāhāti |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $104 | $120 | Guwāhāti |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $311 | $359 | Guwāhāti |
| Total single-person budget | $366 | $414 | Guwāhāti |
| Average net salary | $627 | $704 |
Guwāhāti is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Guwāhāti runs about $366 versus $414 in Chennai — a difference of roughly 13%.
Salary-adjusted, Chennai leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Guwāhāti · Full cost of living in Chennai