Returning to Roots: An NRI’s Guide to Retiring in Chennai

Many NRIs consider retiring in Chennai but hesitate due to concerns around healthcare, infrastructure, and lifestyle changes. This guide explains why that fear is often outdated. Drawing from real conversations with families who’ve returned, it covers cost advantages of a stronger dollar, access to top hospitals like Apollo, cultural comfort, and the rise of integrated senior living on ECR. It’s a practical, honest look at what retirement in Chennai really feels like today.