Cost of Living Comparison Between Chennai and Kochi 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Kochi is 9.9% lower than in Chennai (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Kochi is 5.7% lower than in Chennai | |
| Rent Prices in Kochi are 12.1% higher than in Chennai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kochi are 12.2% lower than in Chennai | |
| Groceries Prices in Kochi are 13.0% lower than in Chennai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kochi is 28.1% lower than in Chennai | |
Restaurants | Chennai Edit |
Kochi Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 ₹ | 120.00 ₹ | -20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 366.49 ₹ | 370.00 ₹ | +1.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 180.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 350.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | -28.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 136.81 ₹ | 111.67 ₹ | -18.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 39.55 ₹ | 38.33 ₹ | -3.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 17.84 ₹ | 13.93 ₹ | -21.9 % |
Markets | Chennai Edit |
Kochi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 202.15 ₹ | 213.61 ₹ | +5.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 40.15 ₹ | 43.93 ₹ | +9.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 27.86 ₹ | 21.82 ₹ | -21.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 73.84 ₹ | 81.58 ₹ | +10.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 287.88 ₹ | 243.43 ₹ | -15.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 126.64 ₹ | 112.94 ₹ | -10.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 236.55 ₹ | 168.88 ₹ | -28.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 101.27 ₹ | 72.19 ₹ | -28.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 34.08 ₹ | 25.85 ₹ | -24.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 57.36 ₹ | 37.14 ₹ | -35.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 19.65 ₹ | 26.71 ₹ | +35.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 17.91 ₹ | 18.90 ₹ | +5.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 18.27 ₹ | 17.93 ₹ | -1.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 45.95 ₹ | 56.00 ₹ | +21.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.41 ₹ | 28.50 ₹ | -3.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ₹ | 625.00 ₹ | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 166.09 ₹ | 147.60 ₹ | -11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 301.15 ₹ | 222.73 ₹ | -26.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 360.00 ₹ | 380.00 ₹ | +5.6 % |
Transportation | Chennai Edit |
Kochi Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 ₹ | 13.00 ₹ | -56.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,000.00 ₹ | 1,304.35 ₹ | +30.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 80.00 ₹ | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 40.23 ₹ | 48.28 ₹ | +20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 394.82 ₹ | 401.70 ₹ | +1.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,300,000.00 ₹ | 1,000,000.00 ₹ | -23.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,042,481.63 ₹ | 1,887,500.00 ₹ | -7.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Chennai Edit |
Kochi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,357.62 ₹ | 2,292.74 ₹ | -31.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 356.52 ₹ | 263.40 ₹ | -26.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 775.29 ₹ | 610.47 ₹ | -21.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Chennai Edit |
Kochi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,430.96 ₹ | 1,470.59 ₹ | +2.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 482.65 ₹ | 1,066.67 ₹ | +121.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 ₹ | 195.00 ₹ | -22.0 % |
Childcare | Chennai Edit |
Kochi Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 6,975.81 ₹ | 8,083.33 ₹ | +15.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 120,769.23 ₹ | 212,500.00 ₹ | +76.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Chennai Edit |
Kochi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,159.41 ₹ | 2,076.47 ₹ | -3.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,993.10 ₹ | 1,827.27 ₹ | -8.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,641.18 ₹ | 3,262.50 ₹ | -10.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,787.47 ₹ | 2,718.75 ₹ | -2.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Chennai Edit |
Kochi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 17,450.00 ₹ | 17,777.78 ₹ | +1.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,087.50 ₹ | 8,864.22 ₹ | -12.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 42,975.61 ₹ | 53,500.00 ₹ | +24.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 23,266.67 ₹ | 25,000.00 ₹ | +7.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Chennai Edit |
Kochi Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 16,380.91 ₹ | 19,053.58 ₹ | +16.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,474.83 ₹ | 16,435.32 ₹ | +153.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Chennai Edit |
Kochi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 67,477.26 ₹ | 45,727.27 ₹ | -32.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.45 | 7.97 | -15.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 330 | 83 |
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| Cost of Living in Pondicherry | 100.49 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tiruvannamalai | 117.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kumbakonam | 170.77 miles |
| Cost of Living in Karaikal | 171.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hosur | 187.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) | 201.65 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bangalore | 203.29 miles |
| Cost of Living in Salem | 205.83 miles |
Cities near Kochi: | Cost of Living in Thrissur | 53.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kollam | 89.49 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ramanathapuram | 117.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coimbatore | 118.20 miles |
| Cost of Living in Thiruvananthapuram | 127.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kozhikode (Calicut) | 141.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tirupur (Tiruppur) | 143.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aravakurichi | 176.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Madurai | 192.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Salem | 216.84 miles |