How expensive is Chennai?

Chennai has a cost-of-living index of 24 (New York = 100). It is significantly cheaper than major US/EU hubs.

Who are the top employers in Chennai?

Major employers span finance, technology and local industry. See our India country page for sector breakdowns.

Chennai has a cost-of-living index of 24 (New York = 100). It is significantly cheaper than major US/EU hubs.

Major employers span finance, technology and local industry. See our India country page for sector breakdowns.

Population 11.3M. Salaries here are typically 0% higher than the national average for India.

Estimated city median

$22,022

+0% vs national

Cost of living index

NYC = 100

Population

11.3M

Major city

Estimated city-level pay = national median × 1.00 city multiplier.

The average salary in Chennai is approximately $22,022 per year, about 0% above the India national average.