Cost of Living in Kozhikode
Summary of cost of living in Kozhikode (Calicut), India:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $945.9 (₹90,496.7), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $269.7 (₹25,798.6), excluding rent.
- Kozhikode is 84.0% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kozhikode is, on average, 97.4% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ₹150.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ₹1,000.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ₹300.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ₹135.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₹200.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ₹112.25 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ₹31.75 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ₹12.50 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ₹55.20 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ₹39.46 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ₹22.23 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ₹73.20 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ₹158.76 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ₹116.85 | |
| Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ₹147.87 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ₹81.95 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ₹24.04 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ₹43.85 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ₹15.15 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ₹14.97 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ₹17.24 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ₹58.75 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ₹23.75 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₹500.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ₹186.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₹256.67 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ₹400.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ₹15.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ₹500.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ₹80.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ₹64.37 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ₹200.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ₹102.11 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ₹1,250,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ₹1,875,000.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ₹4,585.06 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ₹287.31 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ₹549.50 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ₹1,437.50 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ₹583.33 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ₹250.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ₹4,333.33 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ₹48,333.33 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ₹2,565.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ₹2,562.25 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ₹6,131.33 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ₹3,999.75 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₹8,666.67 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₹6,000.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₹26,666.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₹13,333.33 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ₹7,941.54 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ₹6,001.11 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ₹17,958.33 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.37 | |
Prices in Kozhikode (Calicut)
This city had 179 entries in the past 12 months by 10 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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