What does groceries cost in Madurai?

Basic groceries in Madurai cost: milk (1L) ($1), bread (500g) ($1), rice (1kg) ($1), eggs (12 pack) ($1), chicken breast (1kg) ($2), apples (1kg) ($2), bananas (1kg) ($1).

What does dining out cost in Madurai?

Dining out in Madurai: inexpensive meal ($3), mid-range restaurant meal ($13), local beer ($2), coffee ($1).

What does housing cost in Madurai?

Average monthly rent in Madurai: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($141), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($95), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($239), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($177).

What does transportation cost in Madurai?

Transportation costs in Madurai: public transport ticket ($0.23), monthly transport pass ($11.84), taxi starting fare ($0.94), gasoline per liter ($1.09).

What does utilities cost in Madurai?

Monthly utilities in Madurai: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($33), mobile phone plan ($3), internet ($8).

What does entertainment cost in Madurai?

Entertainment costs in Madurai: gym membership ($9), movie ticket ($3), theater ticket ($18).

What does personal care cost in Madurai?

Personal care items in Madurai: deodorant ($2), shampoo ($2), toothpaste ($1), haircut ($3).

What does clothing cost in Madurai?

Clothing prices in Madurai: jeans ($22), dress ($17), sneakers ($33), leather shoes ($30).

What does healthcare cost in Madurai?

Healthcare costs in Madurai: cold medicine ($1), antibiotics ($11), doctor visit ($17).

What does education cost in Madurai?

Education costs in Madurai: preschool (monthly) ($47), international school (monthly) ($1754).

What does other expenses cost in Madurai?

Costs in Madurai include: averageSalary ($430), tv ($418), microwave ($79), laundryDetergent ($4), cleaning ($8).

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Cost of Living in Madurai

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Last updated:April 26, 2026

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$1.89

Bananas 1kg

$0.71

Beef 1kg

$4.62

Bread 500g

$0.64

Chicken Breast 1kg

$2.27

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$3.00

Coca-Cola 2L

$0.87

Domestic Beer 500mL

$1.71

Eggs (12)

$0.86

Imported Beer 330mL

$2.61

Lettuce 1kg

$0.76

Local Cheese 1kg

$4.70

Milk 1L

$0.59

Onions 1kg

$0.57

Oranges 1kg

$0.99

Potatoes 1kg

$0.49

Rice 1kg

$0.59

Tomatoes 1kg

$0.51

Water 1.5L

$0.34

Wine Bottle

$6.63

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$2.17

Cocktail

$9.00

Coffee

$1.48

Inexpensive Meal

$2.52

Mid-Range Meal

$12.94

Soda (Restaurant)

$0.47

Water

$0.18

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$140.97

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$94.87

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$238.57

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$176.71

Transportation

Car

$9,399.00

Gasoline 1L

$1.09

Monthly Pass

$11.84

One-way Ticket

$0.23

Taxi (per km)

$0.23

Taxi Start

$0.94

Taxi Trip

$3.06

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$1.58

Utilities

Basic Utilities (Small Apartment)

$48.00

Basic Utilities 85m²

$32.69

Internet

$8.11

Mobile Minute

$0.01

Phone Plan

$3.13

Entertainment

Cinema

$3.30

Gym

$9.36

Tennis Court

$7.01

Theater

$18.00

Personal Care

Deodorant

$1.55

Haircut

$2.60

Shampoo

$1.60

Toilet Paper

$3.96

Toothpaste

$0.75

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$17.27

Jeans

$22.41

Leather Shoes

$29.94

Sneakers

$33.17

Healthcare

Antibiotics

$11.00

Cold Medicine

$1.30

Doctor Visit

$17.00

Education

International School

$1,753.52

Preschool

$47.25

Other Expenses

Average Salary

$429.61

Cleaning

$8.00

Laundry Detergent

$4.12

Microwave

$79.00

Tablet

$402.00

$418.00

Total Monthly Cost

$1,135

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$890

Median rent based on analysis of 51 apartments in April

Minimum$295

Maximum$4,186

Groceries

$105

Food Outside

$116

Base Cost

$24

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