Madurai vs Bhubaneswar — Cost of Living Comparison
Breakdown of Monthly Expenses
| Category | Madurai | Bhubaneswar |
|---|---|---|
| rent | ₹ 8,500 | ₹ 7,000 |
| groceries | ₹ 6,000 | ₹ 6,000 |
| utilities | ₹ 2,500 | ₹ 2,500 |
| transport | ₹ 2,000 | ₹ 2,000 |
| dining | ₹ 4,000 | ₹ 4,000 |
| internet | ₹ 1,000 | ₹ 1,000 |
| entertainment | ₹ 1,500 | ₹ 1,500 |
| misc | ₹ 2,000 | ₹ 2,000 |
| Total Monthly Cost | ₹ 27,500 | ₹ 26,000 |
Food Prices
| Item | Madurai | Bhubaneswar |
|---|---|---|
| basicLunch | ₹ 205 | ₹ 211 |
| midRangeDinner | ₹ 969 | ₹ 857 |
| coffee | ₹ 178 | ₹ 151 |
| milk (1 liter) | ₹ 65 | ₹ 65 |
| bread (1 loaf) | ₹ 68 | ₹ 68 |
| eggs (12) | ₹ 90 | ₹ 90 |
| rice (1 kg) | ₹ 88 | ₹ 88 |
| chicken (1 kg) | ₹ 230 | ₹ 230 |
| fruits (1 kg) | ₹ 120 | ₹ 120 |
| vegetables (1 kg) | ₹ 60 | ₹ 60 |
Clothing Prices
| Item | Madurai | Bhubaneswar |
|---|---|---|
| tshirt | ₹ 674 | ₹ 741 |
| jeans | ₹ 1,539 | ₹ 1,509 |
| shoes | ₹ 3,145 | ₹ 3,597 |
| jacket | ₹ 1,744 | ₹ 1,554 |