Advice for a first time mover to Chennai from Gujarat?

Question

I am a recent IT graduate(27 yrs old male) and want to move to Chennai to look for IT jobs in Chennai and

nearby cities. I am at present in Gujarat and don't seem to get much interviews as there are not that many IT

companies as in TamilNadu. Where can someone like me find affordable accomodation(around 4000rs for 1 bedroom

apartment including bathroom) in a safe and quiet area? I don't want to be a Paying Guest.

I want to stay alone as most of the time I will be searching for jobs and studying. Where can one search for such

apartments other than local newspaper ads? Are utilities(electricity) in the tenant's name or landlord? How much

do they typically run per month? Is the lease/rental agreement for 12 months normally or there are places

which offer month to month rental also?

I can speak Tamil, but cannot read and write. Some reading on this forum mentions rickshaw drivers

overcharge a lot. Any suggestions on how to tackle/avoid it other than using public transport most of the time

Answer 1

Welcome to Tamilnadu.

In chennai especially north chennai there are lots of North Indians and you will feel at home there esp in sowcarpet area.

Rent is affordable in these areas especially if you are a north indian.

Autorickshaws are notorious but there are share rickshaws

available for hire. Bus system is quite competent and there

are metro trains.

Come to chennai and you wont regret it. You will love it. the people,the marina beach, the malls, theatres, temples, churches,mosques, hotels, restaurants, shops,supemarkets etc.,you name it we got it.

Answer 2

You have so many questions. I would say that don't move at all.

1) There is no place safer than Gujarat.

2) There is no place cheaper than Gujarat.

3) You will not be able to survice in chennai, forget the amount, money is not everything.

4) There is no water in chennai, so even if you are paying 79000 you will still die of thirst.

Answer 3

move to bangalore instead of chennai

Answer 4

No need to go any where outside go to Ahmedabad , Baroda , Surat , Jamnagar , Rajkot , Bhavnagar we have lot job in IT thn TN u just need to search in this cities.