- Cost of Living
- India
- Ethiopia
- Thrissur
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thrissur, India compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Thrissur (India) is 34% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨348 (141 Birr) | 161 Birr | - 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨232 (94 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨65 (27 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (14 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨52 (21 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨51 (21 Birr) | 26 Birr | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨133 (54 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨99 (40 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (12 Birr) | 15 Birr | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨115 (47 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 166% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨222 (90 Birr) | 184 Birr | - 51% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨90 (37 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (14 Birr) | 16 Birr | - 12% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Thrissur (India) is 70% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨20,524 (8,344 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨12,000 (4,878 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,250 (915 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,913 (6,876 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,679 (4,341 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,486 (604 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 79% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨801 (326 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 87% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨33,196 (13,495 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨17,183 (6,985 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | + 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨226 (92 Birr) | 95 Birr | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 179 Birr | - | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Thrissur (India) is 52% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,700 (1,098 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨5,380 (2,187 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | + 87% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,324 (945 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,761 (1,122 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | - 45% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Thrissur (India) is 22% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,233,940 (501,624 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨71 (29 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,000 (407 Birr) | 645 Birr | - 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 287 Birr | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Thrissur (India) is 16% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 84 Birr | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 80 Birr | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 522 Birr | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 90 Birr | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨140 (57 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨90 (37 Birr) | 94 Birr | - 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 42 Birr | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨79 (32 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨200 (81 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Thrissur (India) is 65% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨400 (163 Birr) | 313 Birr | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨207 (84 Birr) | 169 Birr | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,292 Birr | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 978 Birr | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 120 Birr | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨80 (33 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨60 (24 Birr) | 30 Birr | - 19% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.20 (0.49 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 99% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,125 (457 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 69% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨100 (41 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Thrissur (India) is 47% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
118,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 62,924 Birr
(₨154,785)
in Thrissur.
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