India vs India · 137 km apart
India
single / month
Cheaper overallIndia
single / month
| Expense | Puducherry | Chennai | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.45 | $4.42 | Puducherry |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $13.80 | $17.66 | Puducherry |
| Cappuccino | $1.04 | $1.32 | Puducherry |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $78.20 | $100 | Puducherry |
| Monthly public transport pass | $12.65 | $16.19 | Puducherry |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $33.35 | $42.69 | Puducherry |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $9.66 | $12.36 | Puducherry |
| Fitness club membership | $9.66 | $12.36 | Puducherry |
| Cinema ticket | $2.53 | $3.24 | Puducherry |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $127 | $172 | Puducherry |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $88.00 | $120 | Puducherry |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $264 | $359 | Puducherry |
| Total single-person budget | $318 | $414 | Puducherry |
| Average net salary | $550 | $704 |
Puducherry is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Puducherry runs about $318 versus $414 in Chennai — a difference of roughly 30%.
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 Puducherry · Full cost of living in Chennai