Can you afford Chennai?
Coastal, low-cost and strong in hardware and healthcare; the humidity is relentless nine months a year.
At a glance
Four scenarios, run for you
| Scenario | Take-home/mo | Costs/mo | Left over | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, $60k, 1-bed centre | $3,844 | $695 | $3,148 | 100 | comfortable |
| Single, $100k, 1-bed centre | $6,137 | $695 | $5,442 | 100 | comfortable |
| Couple, $140k, 1-bed centre | $8,430 | $999 | $7,432 | 100 | comfortable |
| Family of four, $180k, 3-bed outer | $10,724 | $1,934 | $8,790 | 100 | comfortable |
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What income do you need to live comfortably in Chennai?
On our scoring, "comfortable" means keeping at least 25% of take-home pay after all living costs. For a single adult in a central one-bedroom that needs roughly $12,000 gross a year in Chennai.
Can a family of four live in Chennai on $180,000?
8,790 USD a month left over — 82% of take-home pay. Housing takes 4% of it.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Chennai?
5,442 USD a month left over — 89% of take-home pay. Housing takes 5% of it. That scores 100/100 on our affordability scale — "comfortable".