Cost of Living in Kerala
Prices in Kerala (First-Level Administrative Unit in India)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Kochi - 19 contributors in the past 12 months
Thiruvananthapuram - 17 contributors
Thrissur - 10 contributors
Kozhikode - 10 contributors
Alappuzha - 9 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ₹151.98 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ₹836.28 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ₹350.30 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ₹161.83 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₹228.02 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ₹130.74 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ₹37.18 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ₹14.33 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ₹55.98 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ₹42.00 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ₹22.72 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ₹80.54 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ₹220.34 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ₹112.13 | |
| Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ₹175.53 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ₹88.10 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ₹26.77 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ₹43.09 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ₹19.05 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ₹17.91 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ₹18.66 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ₹56.52 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ₹28.58 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₹529.21 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ₹155.53 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₹252.76 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ₹426.64 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ₹18.88 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ₹509.79 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ₹87.81 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ₹46.09 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ₹155.21 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ₹103.39 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ₹1,102,505.59 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ₹1,803,473.10 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ₹3,019.63 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ₹291.45 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ₹635.17 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ₹1,209.50 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ₹788.47 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ₹189.63 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ₹3,386.83 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ₹155,426.32 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ₹1,937.44 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ₹1,715.32 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ₹3,079.93 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ₹2,276.86 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₹12,493.94 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₹7,580.68 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₹27,919.05 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₹16,119.19 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ₹8,475.41 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ₹4,733.20 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ₹30,161.71 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.34 | |
Over the last 12 months, 1131 data points were contributed by 271 people of this region.
Last update: 16 June 2026
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