- Cost of Living
- India
- Greece
- Madurai
- Kavala
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Madurai (India) and Kavala (Greece)
| Food | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madurai (India) is 59% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | - | €20 | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨50 (€0.70) | €5 | 86% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨60 (€0.84) | €2.50 | 66% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨25 (€0.35) | €1.03 | 66% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨36 (€0.51) | €3.60 | 86% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨15 (€0.21) | €1.10 | 81% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.25 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨100 (€1.41) | €1.45 | 3% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (€0.56) | €0.50 | 13% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (€0.99) | €2 | 51% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨150 (€2.11) | €7.50 | 72% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨54 (€0.76) | €1.75 | 57% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨15 (€0.21) | €1.50 | 86% |
| Housing | 16% | ||
| Housing in Madurai (India) is 16% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | - | €250 | - |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,000 (€28) | €120 | 77% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,000 (€14.08) | €25 | 44% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,000 (€479) | €525 | 9% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨5,000 (€70) | €200 | 65% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨100 (€1.41) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €5 | - |
| Clothes | 72% | ||
| Clothes in Madurai (India) is 72% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨999 (€14.06) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨400 (€5.63) | €100 | 94% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨1,500 (€21) | €60 | 65% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,500 (€21) | - | - |
| Transportation | 35% | ||
| Transportation in Madurai (India) is 35% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.73 | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨500 (€7.04) | €30 | 77% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | |||
| Personal Care in Madurai (India) is in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €4 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €3.50 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €10 | - |
| Entertainment | 54% | ||
| Entertainment in Madurai (India) is 54% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨350 (€4.93) | €20 | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨120 (€1.69) | €16 | 89% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €30 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | - | €33 | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨15 (€0.21) | €3 | 93% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨75 (€1.06) | €2.75 | 62% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨4,000 (€56) | €180 | 69% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨500 (€7.04) | €40 | 82% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨40 (€0.56) | €3 | 81% |
| TOTAL | 41% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 88 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€750
in Kavala
you would need to make just about €441
(₨31,356)
in Madurai.