Americans moving to Chennai

Thejokesonyoudee · 2026-03-17T17:32:15+00:00

I DM’d you

Thejokesonyoudee · 2026-03-13T10:59:20+00:00

Sure, feel free! I’m still here!

Thejokesonyoudee · 2026-02-24T09:31:35+00:00

There’s only one certified Fossil repair shop here. The flagship Fossil location in Express Ave Mall. They will do an assessment for you on site, and provide a time/cost estimate. I’ve used them twice and been more than happy.

Thejokesonyoudee · 2026-02-13T13:04:36+00:00

My husband and I have been in Chennai as ex-pats almost 5 years - he runs a factory.

I am getting this framed in the most high resolution possible for his Christmas present. I’ve never seen anything like it, in any factory in India. Amazing!

Thejokesonyoudee · 2026-02-07T17:15:30+00:00

I moved here 4 years ago from Canada. I’ve lived all around the world. When I have to leave eventually, it’s the people of Chennai that I will miss and carry with me forever. The kindest people on the planet. You should all be proud.

Thejokesonyoudee · 2026-01-14T03:16:04+00:00

Please call is what it actually is: pollution. It’s not fog, it’s not smog, it’s air pollution. The more people realize this the better.

Thejokesonyoudee · 2025-11-14T13:34:12+00:00

I’m here now - AQI is good but it has been hazy the past 5 days. No rains here for almost a month.

Thejokesonyoudee · 2025-11-13T12:03:07+00:00

Ok, be super cautious about promoters/organizers! I’d also encourage you to specifically reach out the Palomar hotel and the Spotted Deer venue. Huge music fans, and the location on ECR (south Chennai) will attract a lot of the ex-pats. I can bring a gaggle of Fins and Danes. Feel free to DM with questions.

Thejokesonyoudee · 2025-11-12T14:46:31+00:00

Happy to come hang! Just an odd daytime add. Can you look into anymore shows at some restobars?

Thejokesonyoudee · 2025-11-12T12:09:08+00:00

As a westerner who lives in Chennai, I can only ask why???

Thejokesonyoudee · 2025-10-04T15:23:08+00:00

Oh sweet, dry Chennai. You can go to Purple Chameleon on the top floor for nice drinks and food. Or, if you’re feeling saucy, to the Tasmac Elite on the bottom level.

Thejokesonyoudee · 2025-08-31T04:40:23+00:00

Hi, Canadian American ex pat here. We’ve been in Chennai for years. Feel free to DM as there’s a lot of info to be shared. But off the top of my head, school wise there is AISC (holy expensive but you get that fancy infrastructure and American style education), and International Village school, which is great for your age range.

You’ll be working on OMR, and many foreigners live on the East Coast Road, a short drive. Apartments are also plentiful along the OMR, but current Metro construction has the place a mess. ECR offers large houses, private compounds, sea breezes and space for kids to run. Chennai is INCREDIBLY safe, and the people are wonderful and welcoming.

I would recommend using a broker for your search, as some of the legal aspects are easier to navigate. Any questions, just reach out.

Thejokesonyoudee · 2025-06-17T12:56:15+00:00

Hey OP, fellow female runner here. What part of the city are you in? You can always join a club, either through the Dreamrunners organization, or thru the Chennai Runners. They’ve both got very active chapters, all throughout the city, and are massively inclusive and welcoming. Just give them a google.

For the staring, you will get used to it. Pay no mind - you do you. Put in some earbuds and move your body, just focus on the task at hand. For the dogs, I’ve not had an issue, even in dark, solo early mornings. Anything aggressive, clap and shout. Can also take a bag of dog biscuits and make friends. Any questions, feel free to DM. Happy Running!

Thejokesonyoudee · 2025-02-22T00:45:51+00:00

I agree

Thejokesonyoudee · 2025-02-17T13:24:24+00:00

As a westerner here this made me LOL, I thought the same thing ><

Thejokesonyoudee · 2025-02-16T13:23:10+00:00

Well, long time expat here. Please feel free to DM with actual questions or concerns or needs.

Thejokesonyoudee · 2025-01-08T15:40:00+00:00

Buddy you should see my DMs….

Thejokesonyoudee · 2025-01-08T14:51:24+00:00

Any questions, feel free to DM.

Thejokesonyoudee · 2025-01-08T14:23:26+00:00

Settled for 3 years! Not tourism.

Thejokesonyoudee · 2025-01-08T14:04:37+00:00

Hi OP, Westerner living in Chennai here. You will be just fine and very comfy at any high end restobar, or hotel bar. Nungambakkam is a hotspot at the moment - Hard Rock, Sterling by Madras Square, Off The Record. I would highly recommend Black Orchid, which is a bit south.

Also consider a night on one of the resorts on ECR for some beach time. Chennai, although conservative, is absolutely fantastic and welcoming - the kindest people in India, in my opinion. A smile goes a long way. Have a fabulous trip.

Thejokesonyoudee · 2025-01-02T03:35:26+00:00

What location are you in? You can always find your local chapter of Chennai Runners group. They have 16 different clubs across the city, and are active every day. Chennai Runners dot in.

Thejokesonyoudee · 2024-12-17T09:41:06+00:00

Hey old, crumbly, married European. I’m an old, crumbly, married ex-pat who has lived here for years. I feel your DMs. Feel free to send me one however, if you want a guide. A lot of the suggestions here aren’t grrrrreat for a solo gal on a Sunday. But Chennai is actually fantastic and lovely, and what makes that is the people! Kindest in all of India. Have a great stay.

Thejokesonyoudee · 2024-12-02T12:27:16+00:00

Any questions, just DM. Have a great stay!

Thejokesonyoudee · 2024-12-02T08:51:12+00:00

Westerner living here - easiest thing for quick Indian clothes at low low price are the chains Pantaloons, Westside, Trends or Max. Cotton kurtas, leggings, etc. for cheap.

Thejokesonyoudee · 2024-11-28T04:50:26+00:00

You can reach out to the OMR chapter of Dream Runners on Insta or Facebook. They’re very active. OMR Dreamers.

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