Cost of living in Kochi (India) is about the same as in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | - 10% | |||
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| Food in Kochi (India) is 10% cheaper than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Kochi | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨251 (14 lei) | 32 lei | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨373 (21 lei) | 18 lei | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨214 (12 lei) | 9 lei | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (3.17 lei) | 5.22 lei | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (4.34 lei) | 10 lei | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨53 (2.92 lei) | 4.30 lei | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨327 (18 lei) | 14 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨153 (9 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (1.47 lei) | 2.30 lei | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (7 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨621 (35 lei) | 25 lei | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨78 (4.33 lei) | 5.44 lei | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (1.81 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Kochi (India) is 12% cheaper than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Kochi | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,976 (1,723 lei) | 2,229 lei | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨24,280 (1,351 lei) | 1,523 lei | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,878 (271 lei) | 390 lei | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨13,313 (741 lei) | 1,369 lei | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,148 (509 lei) | 914 lei | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,564 (310 lei) | 253 lei | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,264 (70 lei) | 32 lei | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨11,723 (652 lei) | 1,762 lei | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,723 (430 lei) | 330 lei | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨746 (42 lei) | 30 lei | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨204 (11 lei) | 23 lei | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Kochi (India) is 28% cheaper than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Kochi | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,177 (65 lei) | 261 lei | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,574 (143 lei) | 131 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,759 (98 lei) | 270 lei | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,686 (94 lei) | 251 lei | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Kochi (India) is 15% cheaper than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Kochi | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,015,370 (56,486 lei) | 87,982 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨98 (5.45 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,237 (69 lei) | 74 lei | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨365 (20 lei) | 21 lei | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Kochi (India) is 69% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Kochi | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨108 (5.99 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨306 (17 lei) | 28 lei | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨18,000 (1,001 lei) | 84 lei | + 1095% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨84 (4.65 lei) | 20 lei | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨67 (3.72 lei) | 13 lei | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨49 (2.73 lei) | 15 lei | - 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨33 (1.81 lei) | 5.04 lei | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨27 (1.51 lei) | 9 lei | - 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨357 (20 lei) | 16 lei | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kochi (India) is 14% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Kochi | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,878 (104 lei) | 69 lei | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨840 (47 lei) | 43 lei | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨926 (52 lei) | 166 lei | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨4,649 (259 lei) | 135 lei | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨535 (30 lei) | 21 lei | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨372 (21 lei) | 9 lei | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨219 (12 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 129% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨40,030 (2,227 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨8 (0.44 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨490 (27 lei) | 121 lei | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨275 (15 lei) | 16 lei | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | - 3% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 194 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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