Cost of Living Comparison Between Kochi and Bangalore 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bangalore are 34.9% higher than in Kochi (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bangalore are 38.3% higher than in Kochi | |
| Rent Prices in Bangalore are 50.2% higher than in Kochi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bangalore are 89.0% higher than in Kochi | |
| Groceries Prices in Bangalore are 30.2% higher than in Kochi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bangalore is 118.8% higher than in Kochi | |
Restaurants | Kochi Edit |
Bangalore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 120.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | +150.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.00 ₹ | 2,000.00 ₹ | +150.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 370.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -5.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 150.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | +66.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 250.00 ₹ | 400.00 ₹ | +60.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 111.67 ₹ | 209.05 ₹ | +87.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 38.33 ₹ | 45.44 ₹ | +18.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 13.93 ₹ | 15.41 ₹ | +10.6 % |
Markets | Kochi Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 213.61 ₹ | 191.78 ₹ | -10.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 43.93 ₹ | 45.31 ₹ | +3.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 22.00 ₹ | 30.69 ₹ | +39.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 81.58 ₹ | 86.94 ₹ | +6.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 243.43 ₹ | 330.81 ₹ | +35.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 112.94 ₹ | 151.59 ₹ | +34.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 168.88 ₹ | 324.15 ₹ | +91.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 72.19 ₹ | 103.26 ₹ | +43.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 25.85 ₹ | 31.69 ₹ | +22.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 37.14 ₹ | 44.95 ₹ | +21.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 26.71 ₹ | 16.76 ₹ | -37.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 18.90 ₹ | 17.84 ₹ | -5.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 17.93 ₹ | 18.17 ₹ | +1.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 56.00 ₹ | 55.93 ₹ | -0.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 28.50 ₹ | 30.57 ₹ | +7.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 625.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | +60.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 147.60 ₹ | 188.83 ₹ | +27.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 222.73 ₹ | 322.17 ₹ | +44.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 380.00 ₹ | 360.00 ₹ | -5.3 % |
Transportation | Kochi Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 13.00 ₹ | 50.00 ₹ | +284.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,304.35 ₹ | 1,500.00 ₹ | +15.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 80.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 48.28 ₹ | 48.28 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 185.00 ₹ | +85.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 401.70 ₹ | 391.52 ₹ | -2.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,000,000.00 ₹ | 1,500,000.00 ₹ | +50.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,887,500.00 ₹ | 2,220,212.77 ₹ | +17.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kochi Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,292.74 ₹ | 3,180.20 ₹ | +38.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 263.40 ₹ | 380.45 ₹ | +44.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 610.47 ₹ | 969.75 ₹ | +58.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kochi Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,470.59 ₹ | 2,068.34 ₹ | +40.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 1,066.67 ₹ | 505.08 ₹ | -52.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 195.00 ₹ | 450.00 ₹ | +130.8 % |
Childcare | Kochi Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 8,083.33 ₹ | 11,022.44 ₹ | +36.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 212,500.00 ₹ | 306,510.64 ₹ | +44.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kochi Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,076.47 ₹ | 2,821.52 ₹ | +35.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,827.27 ₹ | 3,216.87 ₹ | +76.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,262.50 ₹ | 4,603.41 ₹ | +41.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,718.75 ₹ | 3,458.82 ₹ | +27.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Kochi Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 17,777.78 ₹ | 27,561.64 ₹ | +55.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 8,864.22 ₹ | 16,890.62 ₹ | +90.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 53,500.00 ₹ | 70,580.84 ₹ | +31.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 25,000.00 ₹ | 42,880.80 ₹ | +71.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kochi Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 19,053.58 ₹ | 26,411.43 ₹ | +38.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 16,435.32 ₹ | 13,030.30 ₹ | -20.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kochi Edit |
Bangalore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 44,333.33 ₹ | 134,156.42 ₹ | +202.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.10 | 10.34 | +27.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 80 | 1056 |
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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 |
Cities near Bangalore: | Cost of Living in Hosur | 24.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mysore | 87.98 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vellore | 122.97 miles |
| 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 |