PG Rent Hikes in Chennai Amid Soaring Food and LPG Costs
CHENNAI: The cost of living in paying guest (PG) accommodations in Chennai and Tambaram has surged. Operators have raised rents by at least 35%, introducing separate food charges due to significant increases in commercial LPG prices, food costs, and operating expenses. There are around 200 registered PGs serving men and women in the city, providing essential housing for numerous college students and young professionals. Monthly expenses have spiked, with the average rent for a three-sharing room now hitting approximately ₹11,000, up from ₹9,000. Double-sharing accommodations have also seen a price jump from ₹12,000 to nearly ₹14,000, and electricity remains an…