Cost of living in Kochi (India) is about the same as in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Kochi (India) is 8% cheaper than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Kochi | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨251 (14 lei) | 24 lei | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨373 (21 lei) | 18 lei | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨214 (12 lei) | 10 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (3.16 lei) | 4.76 lei | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (4.33 lei) | 9 lei | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨53 (2.91 lei) | 5.08 lei | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨327 (18 lei) | 13 lei | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨153 (9 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (1.47 lei) | 2.84 lei | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (7 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨621 (34 lei) | 25 lei | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨78 (4.32 lei) | 6 lei | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (1.80 lei) | 2.09 lei | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Kochi (India) is about the same as in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Kochi | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,976 (1,718 lei) | 1,970 lei | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨24,280 (1,346 lei) | 1,368 lei | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,878 (270 lei) | 509 lei | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨13,313 (738 lei) | 1,129 lei | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,148 (507 lei) | 820 lei | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,564 (309 lei) | 292 lei | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,264 (70 lei) | 28 lei | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨11,723 (650 lei) | 1,632 lei | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,723 (428 lei) | 322 lei | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨746 (41 lei) | 24 lei | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨204 (11 lei) | 13 lei | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Kochi (India) is 24% cheaper than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Kochi | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,177 (65 lei) | 108 lei | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,574 (143 lei) | 154 lei | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,759 (98 lei) | 241 lei | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,686 (93 lei) | 306 lei | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Kochi (India) is 13% cheaper than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,015,370 (56,305 lei) | 73,528 lei | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨98 (5.43 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,237 (69 lei) | 81 lei | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨365 (20 lei) | 20 lei | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Kochi (India) is 59% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Kochi | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨108 (5.97 lei) | 28 lei | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨306 (17 lei) | 29 lei | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨18,000 (998 lei) | 99 lei | + 911% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨84 (4.64 lei) | 12 lei | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨67 (3.71 lei) | 12 lei | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨49 (2.72 lei) | 15 lei | - 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨33 (1.81 lei) | 5.30 lei | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨27 (1.50 lei) | 9 lei | - 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨357 (20 lei) | 19 lei | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Kochi (India) is 31% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Kochi | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,878 (104 lei) | 57 lei | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨840 (47 lei) | 39 lei | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨926 (51 lei) | 93 lei | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨4,649 (258 lei) | 80 lei | + 221% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨535 (30 lei) | 15 lei | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨372 (21 lei) | 6 lei | + 221% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨219 (12 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 137% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨40,030 (2,220 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨8 (0.44 lei) | 0.61 lei | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨490 (27 lei) | 132 lei | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨275 (15 lei) | 18 lei | - 13% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 175 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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