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Chennai
Chennai, India — cost-of-living and salary purchasing-power profile with a price-level index of 24.0 (New York City = 100).
Key figures
| Price level index | 24.0 |
|---|---|
| Rent index | 12.0 |
| Population | 7,088,000 |
About Chennai
Chennai has a composite price-level index of 24.0 (New York City = 100) and a rent index of 12.0, making it a relatively affordable city. It is home to roughly 7.1 million people and uses the INR. The calculators below convert any salary to and from Chennai so you can judge a move in real purchasing-power terms rather than raw currency.
The comparisons below show how Chennai stacks up against the alternatives people most often weigh against it, with the specific numbers laid out side by side.
Frequently asked questions
How expensive is Chennai?
Chennai has a composite price-level index of 24.0 (NYC = 100) and a rent index of 12.0.
What currency is used in Chennai?
Chennai uses the INR.
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Last updated 2026-06-01