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| Expense | Palamel | Chennai | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.21 | $4.42 | Palamel |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $12.83 | $17.66 | Palamel |
| Cappuccino | $0.96 | $1.32 | Palamel |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $72.73 | $100 | Palamel |
| Monthly public transport pass | $11.76 | $16.19 | Palamel |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $31.02 | $42.69 | Palamel |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $8.98 | $12.36 | Palamel |
| Fitness club membership | $8.98 | $12.36 | Palamel |
| Cinema ticket | $2.35 | $3.24 | Palamel |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $116 | $172 | Palamel |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $80.37 | $120 | Palamel |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $241 | $359 | Palamel |
| Total single-person budget | $294 | $414 | Palamel |
| Average net salary | $512 | $704 |
Palamel is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Palamel runs about $294 versus $414 in Chennai — a difference of roughly 41%.
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 Palamel · Full cost of living in Chennai