- Cost of Living
- India
- Germany
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Berlin
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Thiruvananthapuram (India) and Berlin (Germany)
| Food | 41% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 41% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨300 (€4.25) | €7.97 | 47% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨350 (€4.96) | €6.33 | 22% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨99 (€1.40) | €3.44 | 59% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 (€0.55) | €0.85 | 35% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨59 (€0.84) | €2.07 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.23 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨50 (€0.71) | €2.83 | 75% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨98 (€1.39) | €2.06 | 33% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (€0.57) | €1.84 | 69% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨88 (€1.25) | €0.86 | 46% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €6.14 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨60 (€0.85) | €1.80 | 53% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (€0.38) | €1.37 | 72% |
| Housing | 73% | ||
| Housing in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 73% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨11,927 (€169) | €1,038 | 84% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,255 (€32) | €132 | 76% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,000 (€14.17) | €23 | 38% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨56,232 (€797) | €562 | 42% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €83 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €3.80 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10.43 | - |
| Clothes | 53% | ||
| Clothes in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 53% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨1,650 (€23) | €82 | 72% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,236 (€17.51) | €30 | 41% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨3,022 (€43) | €74 | 42% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨2,450 (€35) | €86 | 60% |
| Transportation | 79% | ||
| Transportation in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 79% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨561,660 (€7,958) | €20,875 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨71 (€1.01) | €1.60 | 37% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨352 (€4.99) | €74 | 93% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €18.81 | - |
| Personal Care | 37% | ||
| Personal Care in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 37% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨112 (€1.58) | €9.67 | 84% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨1,322 (€18.73) | €2.93 | 538% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €1.93 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.35 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.15 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨53 (€0.74) | €1.34 | 45% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨70 (€0.99) | €14.32 | 93% |
| Entertainment | 40% | ||
| Entertainment in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 40% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨328 (€4.65) | €24 | 81% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨207 (€2.93) | €17.25 | 83% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €57 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨6,232 (€88) | €48 | 84% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨301 (€4.26) | €6.96 | 39% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.72 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨164 (€2.32) | €2.79 | 17% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨3,021 (€43) | €124 | 65% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1 (€0.01) | €0.12 | 88% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,366 (€19.36) | €52 | 63% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨128 (€1.81) | €5.06 | 64% |
| TOTAL | 62% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,690 prices entered by 326 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 62% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,750
in Berlin
you would need to make just about €1,419
(₨100,163)
in Thiruvananthapuram.