India vs India · 1,532 km apart
India
single / month
Cheaper overallIndia
single / month
| Expense | Lucknow | Chennai | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.93 | $4.42 | Lucknow |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $15.73 | $17.66 | Lucknow |
| Cappuccino | $1.18 | $1.32 | Lucknow |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $89.15 | $100 | Lucknow |
| Monthly public transport pass | $14.42 | $16.19 | Lucknow |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $38.02 | $42.69 | Lucknow |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.01 | $12.36 | Lucknow |
| Fitness club membership | $11.01 | $12.36 | Lucknow |
| Cinema ticket | $2.88 | $3.24 | Lucknow |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $149 | $172 | Lucknow |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $104 | $120 | Lucknow |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $311 | $359 | Lucknow |
| Total single-person budget | $366 | $414 | Lucknow |
| Average net salary | $627 | $704 |
Lucknow is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Lucknow 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 Lucknow · Full cost of living in Chennai