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Chennai
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is a dynamic metropolis blending tradition and modernity. Famous for its sandy beaches, lively temples, and a thriving arts and music scene, Chennai offers a unique immersive Indian experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
6,599,000
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
13.09°, 80.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$613
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$330
Cashless
65
English
75
Temperature
27.9°C
Summer Avg
29.8°C
Winter Avg
24.7°C
Record High
42.7°C
Record Low
17.2°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1253 mm
Internet Speed
96 Mbps
Upload
78 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
77
Coworking
0
Cafes
55
Nightlife
1
Parks
21
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MAA
Distance
16 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped418 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 418 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-21.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 88/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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