Cost of living in Coimbatore (India) is 72% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States)
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| Food | - 70% | |||
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| Food in Coimbatore (India) is 70% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨297 ($3.60) | $16 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨244 ($2.96) | $9 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨163 ($1.97) | $4.99 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 ($0.61) | $1.01 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨76 ($0.92) | $3.70 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 ($0.46) | $5.22 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨299 ($3.63) | $7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨146 ($1.77) | $3.60 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 ($0.47) | $1.74 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 ($1.48) | $4.56 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨667 ($8) | $16 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 ($1.05) | $2.36 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 ($0.43) | $2.77 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Coimbatore (India) is 83% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,461 ($261) | $2,369 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨15,799 ($192) | $1,519 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,838 ($34) | $223 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,256 ($222) | $1,201 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,625 ($141) | $970 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,579 ($56) | $156 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨842 ($10) | $55 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,150 ($366) | $371 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,299 ($125) | $90 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨381 ($4.63) | $11 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨251 ($3.04) | $22 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbatore (India) is 75% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,023 ($25) | $47 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,947 ($24) | $115 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,923 ($36) | $81 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,309 ($28) | $117 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbatore (India) is 61% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨918,632 ($11,159) | $23,626 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨97 ($1.18) | $1.09 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨917 ($11) | $61 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨260 ($3.16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbatore (India) is 77% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨135 ($1.64) | $10 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨226 ($2.74) | $15 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨870 ($11) | $129 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨274 ($3.33) | $6 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨159 ($1.93) | $3.96 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨185 ($2.25) | $5.53 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨106 ($1.28) | $3.32 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨52 ($0.63) | $2.31 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨211 ($2.56) | $24 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbatore (India) is 63% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨883 ($11) | $55 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨544 ($7) | $26 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,209 ($15) | $334 | - 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,369 ($17) | $85 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨662 ($8) | $13 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨169 ($2.05) | $8 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨186 ($2.26) | $5.32 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,084 ($426) | $773 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.40 ($0.05) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,342 ($16) | $44 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨206 ($2.50) | $9 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 72% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 192 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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