Cost of living in Kochi, India

Summary of cost of living in Kochi

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨107,105
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨40,125
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List of prices in Kochi, India. Current as of Mar 2021.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨246
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨301
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨168
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨54
12 eggs, large ₨84
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨38
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨232
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨178
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨43
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨137
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨549
2 liters of coca-cola ₨77
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨33
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨20,937
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨16,826
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨3,729
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨20,834
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨10,737
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨1,487
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨559
40” flat screen tv ₨26,570
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨11,284
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨420
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨264
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨2,575
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨2,816
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨4,607
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨2,559
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨1,033,040
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨76
Monthly ticket public transport ₨986
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨353
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨120
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨298
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨500
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨207
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨148
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨203
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨151
Tube of toothpaste ₨72
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨246
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨868
2 tickets to the movies ₨298
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨1,509
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨1,035
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨419
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨156
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨155
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨35,731
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨23
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨1,199
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨243
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 310 prices entered by 28 different people.
Latest price update: March 07, 2021

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