- Cost of Living
- India
- United Arab Emirates
- Kochi
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kochi, India compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kochi (India) is 47% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨226 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 25 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨256 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 25 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨125 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨46 (Dirham 2.58) | Dirham 8 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨74 (Dirham 4.20) | Dirham 11 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (Dirham 2.11) | Dirham 6 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨221 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨116 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (Dirham 1.83) | Dirham 9 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨112 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨434 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 48 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨79 (Dirham 4.45) | Dirham 5.16 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (Dirham 2.26) | Dirham 4.56 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Kochi (India) is 84% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,666 (Dirham 1,342) | Dirham 13,583 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨14,746 (Dirham 836) | Dirham 11,205 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,889 (Dirham 220) | Dirham 260 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,126 (Dirham 801) | Dirham 7,278 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,870 (Dirham 503) | Dirham 5,409 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,091 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 130 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,455 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 294 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,085 (Dirham 1,876) | Dirham 1,546 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,700 (Dirham 720) | Dirham 476 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨321 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 28 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨146 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 41 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Kochi (India) is 45% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,460 (Dirham 139) | Dirham 231 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,846 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 196 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,578 (Dirham 203) | Dirham 329 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,966 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 355 | - 53% | |
| 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 | ₨816,266 (Dirham 46,274) | Dirham 76,866 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨69 (Dirham 3.90) | Dirham 1.81 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨814 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 80 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨284 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 30 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Kochi (India) is 72% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨84 (Dirham 4.77) | Dirham 20 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨191 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 66 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨366 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 204 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨158 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 31 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨136 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨151 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨113 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 10 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨60 (Dirham 3.41) | Dirham 13 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨133 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 72 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Kochi (India) is 57% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨786 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 198 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨284 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 70 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨501 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 572 | - 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,978 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 150 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨315 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 57 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨163 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨188 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 30 | - 64% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨51,887 (Dirham 2,942) | Dirham 2,120 | + 39% | |
| 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 | ₨1,604 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 371 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨166 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 10 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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