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Chennai vs Jaffna

IN India LK Sri Lanka

Chennai, India compared with Jaffna, Sri Lanka: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Country India Sri Lanka
Nomad score 6.4 / 10 5.3 / 10
Cost of living $1,372 / mo $886 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 33° / 28°C 32° / 28°C
Air quality (AQI) 58 Moderate 40 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Average high 31.8°C 30.2°C
Average low 25.1°C 25.8°C
Precipitation 133 mm / mo 127 mm / mo
Sunshine 298 h / mo 310 h / mo
Humidity 75% 79%
Rain days 12.3 / mo 13.5 / mo
Wind speed 18.1 km/h 22.6 km/h

IN Chennai · average high by month

LK Jaffna · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
US AQI 58 40
PM2.5 11.9 µg/m³ 7.1 µg/m³
PM10 17.3 µg/m³ 10 µg/m³
Ozone 70 µg/m³ 69 µg/m³
UV index 9.4 8.5

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 5.1 2.1
Local Payment Services 8.6 4.0
Startup Scene 7.3 2.2

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Air Conditioning 7.6 5.9
Green Spaces 4.5 4.7
Natural Disaster Risk 4.4 5.3
Noise Pollution 3.4 4.9
Seasonal Variety 3.1 3.5
Weather 4.2 4.9

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Mobile Network Coverage 8.6 7.3
Power Grid Reliability 6.9 5.8
Public WiFi Availability 4.4 3.2
VPN Reliability 7.5 7.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Accommodation Cost 7.6 7.8
Cost of Living 8.1 7.8
Currency Stability 6.1 4.3
Entertainment Cost 7.6 6.9
Food & Groceries 8.4 8.1
Gym Membership Cost 7.3 7.0
Transportation Cost 8.4 8.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Culture 8.2 7.3
Indoors Fun 6.2 3.5
Language Learning Opportunities 6.3 4.2
Local Experiences & Tours 7.7 6.6
Nightlife 4.7 2.7
Outdoors & Nature 5.1 6.7

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Nomad Events & Meetups 3.9 1.8
Nomad Friendly 5.7 4.0
Online Community Presence 3.8 2.3

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Cafes with WiFi 7.4 3.8
Coworking Spaces Availability 7.9 2.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 6.2 2.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.8 1.9
Internet Speed 8.0 6.0
Local SIM Card Availability 8.8 7.5

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Fitness Facilities 7.1 3.9
Food Scene 8.1 6.1
Healthy Food Options 7.4 4.8
Yoga Studios 8.2 2.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Healthcare 8.0 5.1
Healthcare Affordability 8.7 8.4
Healthcare Quality 7.6 4.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.8 5.6
Ease of Business Registration 3.7 3.3
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.7 3.4
Freedom of Speech 4.9 4.6
Political Stability 6.0 5.0
Tax Friendliness 4.5 5.7
Visa Ease 5.0 6.2

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Air Quality 4.0 5.8
Cleanliness 5.0 5.4
Environmental Quality 4.4 6.2
Family Friendly 6.0 5.4
Language Barrier 6.2 4.0
Work-Life Balance 5.9 6.8

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Female Friendly 6.0 6.0
Racial Tolerance 6.4 6.5
Safety 7.0 7.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Airport Connectivity 8.0 4.6
Cycling 3.3 3.4
Intercity Travel Options 7.7 4.9
Public Transit 6.7 3.6
Ride-sharing Services 8.2 3.8
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 5.8 4.1
Walkability 4.4 4.8

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Coworking Quality 6.6 2.6
Freelance Ecosystem 6.2 3.1
Networking Opportunities 6.4 3.2
Remote Job Opportunities 6.1 2.9
Time Zone Favorability 6.6 6.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Jeans $30 per pair $13 per pair
Summer Dress $19 per dress $7.46 per dress
Running Shoes $59 per pair $30 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Dining Out $32 per month $36 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Cinema Ticket $3.20 per ticket $2.09 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Coffee $1.71 per cup $1.04 per cup
Beer $2.99 per pint $1.49 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.67 per meal $1.49 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $19 per meal $8.95 per meal
Fast Food Combo $4.81 per meal $3.58 per meal
Apples $2.35 per kg $0.75 per kg
Bread $0.48 per loaf $0.36 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.32 per bottle $0.30 per bottle
Milk $0.75 per liter $0.54 per liter
Rice $0.69 per kg $0.48 per kg
Chicken Fillets $4.06 per kg $1.79 per kg
Beef $4.49 per kg $3.58 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $12 per bottle $7.46 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Groceries $85 per month $89 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Health Insurance $4.27 per month $0.00 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Doctor Visit (GP) $7.48 per visit $5.97 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $1.60 per purchase $1.49 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Housing $128 per month $75 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $198 per month $104 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $694 per month $179 per month
Coworking Space $91 per month $36 per month
Coliving Space $171 per month $119 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Internet & Mobile $6.41 per month $7.46 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Leisure Activities $11 per month $15 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Haircut $5.34 per visit $2.39 per visit
Laundry $0.53 per kg $1.49 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Mobile Plan $4.81 per month $2.98 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $9.08 per month $8.95 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $6.41 one-time $4.47 one-time
Gym Membership $27 per month $15 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $6.41 per hour $4.47 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Transportation $16 per month $24 per month
Taxi Start $1.07 per trip $0.60 per trip
Taxi per km $0.23 per km $0.24 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $13 per month $15 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $1.92 per trip $1.19 per trip
Gasoline $1.15 per liter $1.04 per liter
Scooter Rental $5.34 per month $4.47 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
IN Chennai LK Jaffna
Utilities $16 per month $18 per month