Cost of living in Kochi, India, India

Summary of cost of living in Kochi, India

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨120,606
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨50,910
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Kochi, India
Current as of Mar 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨244
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨358
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨159
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨58
12 eggs, large ₨95
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨45
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨236
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨233
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨41
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨140
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨651
2 liters of coca-cola ₨87
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨33
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨35,376
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨20,887
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨2,937
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨20,768
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨11,985
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨2,755
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨665
40” flat screen tv ₨23,805
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨10,740
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨436
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨234
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨2,260
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨2,706
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨3,383
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨2,880
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨1,294,840
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨104
Monthly ticket public transport ₨1,042
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨307
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨107
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨253
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨4,905
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨344
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨165
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨179
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨120
Tube of toothpaste ₨80
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨251
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨796
2 tickets to the movies ₨370
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨1,305
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨1,731
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨414
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨200
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨195
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨40,030
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨6
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨842
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨240
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 141 prices entered by 11 different people.
Latest price update: March 16, 2025

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