Chennai
city and state capital of Tamil Nadu, India
Live & travel in Chennai
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jun 15, 2025
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 72%
Embassies & consulates in Chennai
13 missions from 12 countries
High Commission 1
Consulate General 8
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Chennai
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
Where to eat in Chennai
- The Good SpotSplurge
30/31, Second Main Road, Kasturibai Nagar, Adyar
- BenjarongSplurge
146, TTK Road, Alwarpet
- PregoSplurge
Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam
- TeppanSplurge
146, TTK Road, Alwarpet
- Copper ChimneySplurge
74, Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram (opposite the Chola Sheraton)
- Bella CiaoSplurge
Lounge Beach Garden, #4, Shri Krishna Enclave, Kottivakkam
- The Great Kabab FactorySplurge
Radisson G R T Hotel, G.S.T. Road, St Thomas Mount
- Little ItalySplurge
Eldorado No 112, Nungambakam High Road
- Cream CentreSplurge
55, 2nd Main Road, Raja Annamalaipuram (near Kaliappa Hospital)
- Entree RestaurantSplurge
Emall hotel, Express Avenue Mall, Gate No 1, Pattullous Rd, Anna Salai
- NavaratnaSplurge
1 GST Rd, Le Royal Meridien, St. Thomas Mount
- Don PepesSplurge
73, Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Chennai · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Chennai?
The travel guide to Chennai lists The Good Spot, Benjarong, Prego, Teppan, and Copper Chimney.
Is Chennai safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates India at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 2.8 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Chennai?
Roughly $1,000 per month for a remote worker, based on India price levels (23% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Chennai in November?
In November Chennai averages a high of 34°C, a low of 18°C and about 292 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Chennai?
13 diplomatic missions, including Austria (Embassy), Germany (Consulate General), Japan (Consulate General), Malaysia (Consulate General), Russia (Consulate General), Russia (Embassy), Singapore (Consulate General), and South Korea (Consulate General).
Cities in India
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.