- Cost of Living
- India
- Australia
- Kozhikode
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kozhikode, India compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 73% | |||
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Food in Kozhikode (India) is 73% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨168 (AU$3.31) | AU$17 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨251 (AU$4.95) | AU$10 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨131 (AU$2.58) | AU$5.18 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (AU$0.96) | AU$1.56 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨57 (AU$1.13) | AU$4.38 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (AU$0.79) | AU$5.29 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨72 (AU$1.41) | AU$4.77 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨151 (AU$2.97) | AU$4.26 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨42 (AU$0.83) | AU$5.56 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨59 (AU$1.16) | AU$5.58 | - 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨126 (AU$2.48) | AU$15 | - 83% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨69 (AU$1.36) | AU$3.71 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 (AU$0.59) | AU$3.01 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Kozhikode (India) is 58% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,800 (AU$331) | AU$2,563 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨12,691 (AU$250) | AU$1,656 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,358 (AU$86) | AU$264 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | AU$1,421 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | AU$1,042 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | AU$132 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,495 (AU$29) | AU$67 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨50,667 (AU$997) | AU$1,162 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,000 (AU$236) | AU$238 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨360 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨75 (AU$1.48) | AU$27 | - 95% | |
Clothes | - 59% | |||
Clothes in Kozhikode (India) is 59% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,333 (AU$46) | AU$104 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,810 (AU$36) | AU$77 | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,500 (AU$30) | AU$150 | - 80% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,500 (AU$30) | AU$132 | - 78% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Kozhikode (India) is 46% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨843,300 (AU$16,596) | AU$25,495 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨68 (AU$1.34) | AU$1.54 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,800 (AU$55) | AU$128 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Kozhikode (India) is 16% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨50 (AU$0.98) | AU$9 | - 89% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$16 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$49 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | AU$7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨188 (AU$3.69) | AU$5.30 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | AU$6 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | AU$2.94 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | AU$4.25 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | AU$27 | - | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Kozhikode (India) is 30% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨867 (AU$17) | AU$50 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨250 (AU$4.92) | AU$36 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$195 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | AU$70 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$18 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | AU$3.74 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$6 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | AU$552 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$1.02 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | AU$69 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (AU$3.94) | AU$20 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kozhikode (India) is 53% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$7,600
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$3,558
(₨180,794)
in Kozhikode.
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