- Cost of Living
- India
- United Arab Emirates
- Kochi
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kochi, India compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kochi (India) is 49% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨205 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 25 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨238 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 25 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨103 (Dirham 5.88) | Dirham 11 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨45 (Dirham 2.55) | Dirham 7 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 (Dirham 4.15) | Dirham 11 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨34 (Dirham 1.96) | Dirham 6 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨199 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨119 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨33 (Dirham 1.91) | Dirham 9 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨120 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨416 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 48 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨79 (Dirham 4.51) | Dirham 4.71 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (Dirham 2.23) | Dirham 4.56 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Kochi (India) is 83% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,810 (Dirham 1,358) | Dirham 13,583 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨14,662 (Dirham 836) | Dirham 11,205 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,439 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 260 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,058 (Dirham 688) | Dirham 7,278 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨9,564 (Dirham 546) | Dirham 5,409 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,958 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 130 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,796 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 294 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨32,868 (Dirham 1,875) | Dirham 1,587 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,481 (Dirham 769) | Dirham 490 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨353 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 33 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨219 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 41 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Kochi (India) is 44% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,573 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 231 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,849 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 196 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,484 (Dirham 199) | Dirham 329 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,995 (Dirham 171) | Dirham 355 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Kochi (India) is 24% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨802,877 (Dirham 45,797) | Dirham 76,866 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨68 (Dirham 3.90) | Dirham 1.81 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨756 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 80 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨295 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 24 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Kochi (India) is 71% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨81 (Dirham 4.60) | Dirham 22 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨178 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 65 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨378 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 166 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨158 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 33 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨136 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨136 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨105 (Dirham 5.99) | Dirham 13 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨57 (Dirham 3.27) | Dirham 14 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨192 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 61 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Kochi (India) is 64% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨817 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 206 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨273 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 70 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨491 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 534 | - 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,974 (Dirham 113) | Dirham 150 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨296 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 58 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨146 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨190 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 30 | - 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨10,575 (Dirham 603) | Dirham 715 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.66 (Dirham 0.09) | Dirham 0.38 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,642 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 371 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨154 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
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