Cost of living in Kochi (India) is 24% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Kochi (India) is 9% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Kochi | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨251 (COL$14,169) | COL$21,151 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨373 (COL$20,991) | COL$12,780 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨214 (COL$12,081) | COL$9,870 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (COL$3,212) | COL$2,797 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (COL$4,400) | COL$5,825 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨53 (COL$2,960) | COL$3,202 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨327 (COL$18,406) | COL$7,946 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨153 (COL$8,641) | COL$5,932 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (COL$1,493) | COL$2,068 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (COL$7,146) | COL$3,028 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨621 (COL$34,968) | COL$34,854 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨78 (COL$4,384) | COL$4,235 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (COL$1,834) | COL$2,411 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Kochi (India) is 24% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Kochi | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,976 (COL$1,745,196) | COL$1,310,500 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨24,280 (COL$1,367,922) | COL$839,400 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,878 (COL$274,821) | COL$229,317 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨13,313 (COL$750,063) | COL$805,958 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,148 (COL$515,411) | COL$549,202 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,564 (COL$313,505) | COL$137,042 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,264 (COL$71,206) | COL$66,929 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨11,723 (COL$660,464) | COL$1,401,850 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,723 (COL$435,144) | COL$261,832 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨746 (COL$42,043) | COL$12,839 | + 227% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨204 (COL$11,490) | COL$17,599 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Kochi (India) is 18% cheaper than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Kochi | Tunja | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,177 (COL$66,324) | COL$166,300 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,574 (COL$145,029) | COL$130,850 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,759 (COL$99,130) | COL$257,555 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,686 (COL$94,984) | COL$214,592 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Kochi (India) is about the same as in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Kochi | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,015,370 (COL$57,206,587) | COL$48,458,500 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨98 (COL$5,519) | COL$5,678 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,237 (COL$69,689) | COL$76,955 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨365 (COL$20,566) | COL$32,047 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Kochi (India) is 100% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Kochi | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨108 (COL$6,069) | COL$14,031 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨306 (COL$17,266) | COL$10,974 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨18,000 (COL$1,014,131) | COL$61,300 | + 1554% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨84 (COL$4,709) | COL$18,108 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨67 (COL$3,772) | COL$12,934 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨49 (COL$2,765) | COL$15,471 | - 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨33 (COL$1,835) | COL$6,486 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨27 (COL$1,525) | COL$5,564 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨357 (COL$20,099) | COL$17,105 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Kochi (India) is 108% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Kochi | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,878 (COL$105,804) | COL$27,375 | + 286% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨840 (COL$47,312) | COL$22,232 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨926 (COL$52,160) | COL$116,200 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨4,649 (COL$261,905) | COL$69,355 | + 278% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨535 (COL$30,142) | COL$13,033 | + 131% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨372 (COL$20,955) | COL$5,191 | + 304% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨219 (COL$12,314) | COL$4,097 | + 201% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨40,030 (COL$2,255,310) | COL$1,649,740 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨8 (COL$446) | COL$184 | + 142% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨490 (COL$27,618) | COL$81,806 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨275 (COL$15,518) | COL$5,827 | + 166% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 287 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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