Cost of living in Coimbatore (India) is 65% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Coimbatore (India) is 59% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨267 (€2.99) | €12 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨215 (€2.41) | €7 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (€1.88) | €3.99 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (€0.56) | €1.26 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨69 (€0.78) | €3.08 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (€0.40) | €2.45 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨249 (€2.80) | €5.20 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨144 (€1.61) | €2.18 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 (€0.43) | €1.58 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨123 (€1.38) | €0.98 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨668 (€7) | €5.56 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (€0.97) | €1.97 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (€0.38) | €1.22 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Coimbatore (India) is 66% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨24,786 (€278) | €1,069 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,985 (€168) | €706 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,194 (€25) | €153 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,939 (€201) | €522 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,200 (€126) | €425 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,427 (€38) | €109 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨811 (€9) | €21 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,154 (€338) | €448 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,953 (€123) | €92 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨397 (€4.46) | €4.89 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨214 (€2.40) | €12 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbatore (India) is 53% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,812 (€20) | €77 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,293 (€26) | €37 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,373 (€27) | €86 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,659 (€19) | €112 | - 83% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbatore (India) is 75% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨933,434 (€10,473) | €22,774 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨95 (€1.07) | €1.58 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨885 (€10) | €79 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨221 (€2.48) | €15 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbatore (India) is 43% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨145 (€1.62) | €6 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨190 (€2.14) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨844 (€9) | €45 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨243 (€2.73) | €3.41 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨148 (€1.66) | €2.01 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨201 (€2.26) | €2.40 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨110 (€1.23) | €1.24 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨46 (€0.51) | €1.14 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨215 (€2.41) | €16 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbatore (India) is 53% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,012 (€11) | €34 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨508 (€5.70) | €23 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,204 (€14) | €51 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,310 (€15) | €49 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨705 (€8) | €7 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨147 (€1.65) | €2.86 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (€1.96) | €2.98 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨37,627 (€422) | €677 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.33 (€0.05) | €0.10 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,421 (€16) | €29 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨206 (€2.31) | €5.73 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 65% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 98 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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