- Cost of Living
- India
- India
- Kollam
- Agra
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Cost of living in Kollam, India compared to Agra, India
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kollam (India) is 40% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨299 | ₨213 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨208 | ₨127 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨169 | ₨124 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨41 | ₨46 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨76 | ₨71 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨24 | ₨22 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨128 | ₨78 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨130 | ₨95 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨33 | ₨16 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨199 | ₨69 | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨525 | ₨554 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨60 | ₨71 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨42 | ₨36 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Kollam (India) is 33% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,848 | ₨10,165 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨8,500 | ₨8,000 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,900 | ₨3,833 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨9,500 | ₨20,000 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,500 | ₨15,000 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,750 | ₨12,000 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,500 | ₨1,233 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨32,667 | ₨22,000 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,500 | ₨8,000 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨382 | ₨450 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨300 | ₨2,000 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Kollam (India) is 64% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,172 | ₨2,350 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨683 | ₨2,525 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,867 | ₨2,833 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,250 | ₨1,750 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Kollam (India) is 29% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨783,333 | ₨658,198 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 | ₨43 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨640 | ₨550 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨191 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Kollam (India) is 14% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨123 | ₨80 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨150 | ₨750 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨300 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨200 | ₨200 | ||
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨150 | ₨219 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨140 | ₨375 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨192 | ₨60 | + 219% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨62 | ₨60 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨244 | ₨150 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Kollam (India) is 9% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨505 | ₨475 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨249 | ₨325 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 | ₨500 | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,833 | ₨1,367 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨353 | ₨1,750 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨90 | ₨100 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨201 | ₨135 | + 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨10,167 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,264 | ₨1,500 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 | ₨185 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 134 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kollam (India) is 5% cheaper than in Agra (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨30,000
in Agra
you would need to make just about ₨28,460
in Kollam.
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