India

Chennai

#4 Top 5 cities

A large coastal city with industry, services, and a real expat base, though the climate and density are more demanding.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C až 37°C

Night: 22°C až 28°C

Climate

A hot and humid tropical coast with a long warm season and monsoon rains.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 6/10
Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 8/10
Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • students
  • Families
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇯🇵Japanese
  • 🇩🇪Germans
  • 🇬🇧British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Airport access
  • +International environment
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Noise
  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Higher prices