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Pen vs Chennai

India vs India · 994 km apart

Pen

India

₹23,726 ($284)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Chennai

India

₹34,587 ($414)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Pen	Chennai	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$3.11	$4.42	Pen
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$12.42	$17.66	Pen
Cappuccino	$0.93	$1.32	Pen
Monthly groceries (single person)	$70.38	$100	Pen
Monthly public transport pass	$11.39	$16.19	Pen
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$30.02	$42.69	Pen
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$8.69	$12.36	Pen
Fitness club membership	$8.69	$12.36	Pen
Cinema ticket	$2.28	$3.24	Pen
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$111	$172	Pen
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$77.14	$120	Pen
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$231	$359	Pen
Total single-person budget	$284	$414	Pen
Average net salary	$495	$704

Verdict

Pen is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Pen runs about $284 versus $414 in Chennai — a difference of roughly 46%.

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 Pen · Full cost of living in Chennai

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pen cheaper than Chennai?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $284 per month in Pen versus $414 in Chennai — about 46% less.

How far is Pen from Chennai?

The straight-line distance between Pen and Chennai is approximately 994 km (618 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Pen or Chennai?

The estimated average net salary is $495 in Pen and $704 in Chennai. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $211 in Pen versus $290 in Chennai per month.