Cost of Living Comparison Between Bangalore and Kochi 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Kochi are 23.4% lower than in Bangalore (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Kochi are 25.4% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Rent Prices in Kochi are 31.5% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kochi are 44.4% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Groceries Prices in Kochi are 20.2% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kochi is 54.2% lower than in Bangalore | |
Restaurants | Bangalore Edit |
Kochi Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 300.00 ₹ | 120.00 ₹ | -60.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,800.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | -55.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 350.00 ₹ | 370.00 ₹ | +5.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 200.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 400.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | -37.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 206.33 ₹ | 111.67 ₹ | -45.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 45.10 ₹ | 38.33 ₹ | -15.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 15.52 ₹ | 13.93 ₹ | -10.2 % |
Markets | Bangalore Edit |
Kochi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 189.32 ₹ | 213.61 ₹ | +12.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 45.26 ₹ | 43.93 ₹ | -2.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 30.48 ₹ | 22.00 ₹ | -27.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 86.03 ₹ | 81.58 ₹ | -5.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 315.32 ₹ | 243.43 ₹ | -22.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 147.78 ₹ | 112.94 ₹ | -23.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 306.33 ₹ | 168.88 ₹ | -44.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 100.23 ₹ | 72.19 ₹ | -28.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 30.64 ₹ | 25.85 ₹ | -15.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 41.34 ₹ | 37.14 ₹ | -10.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 16.55 ₹ | 26.71 ₹ | +61.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 17.36 ₹ | 18.90 ₹ | +8.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 17.97 ₹ | 17.93 ₹ | -0.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 53.17 ₹ | 56.00 ₹ | +5.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 30.19 ₹ | 28.50 ₹ | -5.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 900.00 ₹ | 625.00 ₹ | -30.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 186.70 ₹ | 147.60 ₹ | -20.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 317.36 ₹ | 222.73 ₹ | -29.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 360.00 ₹ | 380.00 ₹ | +5.6 % |
Transportation | Bangalore Edit |
Kochi Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 50.00 ₹ | 13.00 ₹ | -74.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,500.00 ₹ | 1,304.35 ₹ | -13.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 80.00 ₹ | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 48.28 ₹ | 48.28 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 180.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | -44.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 391.36 ₹ | 401.70 ₹ | +2.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,500,000.00 ₹ | 1,000,000.00 ₹ | -33.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,176,666.67 ₹ | 1,887,500.00 ₹ | -13.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bangalore Edit |
Kochi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,184.45 ₹ | 2,292.74 ₹ | -28.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 379.83 ₹ | 263.40 ₹ | -30.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 947.68 ₹ | 610.47 ₹ | -35.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bangalore Edit |
Kochi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,931.23 ₹ | 1,470.59 ₹ | -23.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 498.10 ₹ | 1,066.67 ₹ | +114.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 450.00 ₹ | 195.00 ₹ | -56.7 % |
Childcare | Bangalore Edit |
Kochi Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 11,657.80 ₹ | 8,083.33 ₹ | -30.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 304,790.70 ₹ | 212,500.00 ₹ | -30.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bangalore Edit |
Kochi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,757.61 ₹ | 2,076.47 ₹ | -24.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,170.12 ₹ | 1,827.27 ₹ | -42.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,541.21 ₹ | 3,262.50 ₹ | -28.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,232.67 ₹ | 2,718.75 ₹ | -15.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Bangalore Edit |
Kochi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 26,600.00 ₹ | 17,777.78 ₹ | -33.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 16,189.66 ₹ | 8,864.22 ₹ | -45.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 69,241.67 ₹ | 53,500.00 ₹ | -22.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 41,458.62 ₹ | 25,000.00 ₹ | -39.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bangalore Edit |
Kochi Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 25,299.02 ₹ | 19,053.58 ₹ | -24.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 12,434.83 ₹ | 16,435.32 ₹ | +32.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bangalore Edit |
Kochi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 129,842.29 ₹ | 44,333.33 ₹ | -65.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.92 | 8.10 | -18.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 1015 | 80 |
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| Cost of Living in Salem | 124.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tiruvannamalai | 125.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pondicherry | 185.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tirupur (Tiruppur) | 192.69 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aravakurichi | 195.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coimbatore | 197.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ramanathapuram | 199.98 miles |
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| 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 |