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Cost of living in Tiruchchirappalli, India compared to Ahvaz, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 11% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨194 (﷼ 123,961) | ﷼ 190,642 | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨285 (﷼ 182,433) | ﷼ 132,821 | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨108 (﷼ 68,802) | ﷼ 54,872 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (﷼ 31,156) | ﷼ 31,203 | - 0% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨58 (﷼ 37,387) | ﷼ 84,308 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (﷼ 23,026) | ﷼ 25,128 | - 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨306 (﷼ 195,841) | ﷼ 71,250 | + 175% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (﷼ 104,784) | ﷼ 28,947 | + 262% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (﷼ 23,351) | ﷼ 20,526 | + 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (﷼ 77,243) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨993 (﷼ 634,804) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨68 (﷼ 43,433) | ﷼ 23,750 | + 83% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (﷼ 20,780) | ﷼ 9,500 | + 119% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 7% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,865 (﷼ 8,862,065) | ﷼ 14,847,200 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨9,429 (﷼ 6,026,801) | ﷼ 12,531,400 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,947 (﷼ 1,883,752) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨8,500 (﷼ 5,433,046) | ﷼ 11,578,900 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,000 (﷼ 4,474,273) | ﷼ 5,890,570 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,500 (﷼ 2,237,136) | ﷼ 875,000 | + 156% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨975 (﷼ 623,202) | ﷼ 368,421 | + 69% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨45,742 (﷼ 29,237,328) | ﷼ 21,052,600 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,516 (﷼ 8,638,862) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨721 (﷼ 460,936) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 207% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (﷼ 127,836) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 29% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,180 (﷼ 2,032,336) | ﷼ 1,315,790 | + 54% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,003 (﷼ 1,280,550) | ﷼ 2,276,320 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,894 (﷼ 1,849,901) | ﷼ 2,785,710 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,966 (﷼ 1,896,095) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 111% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 15% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,102,050 (﷼ 704,410,355) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨65 (﷼ 41,647) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 316% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨626 (﷼ 400,330) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨245 (﷼ 156,727) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 48% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨159 (﷼ 101,656) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 103% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (﷼ 191,755) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨300 (﷼ 191,755) | ﷼ 180,000 | + 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨242 (﷼ 154,848) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨190 (﷼ 121,718) | ﷼ 137,500 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨276 (﷼ 176,269) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 120% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨180 (﷼ 114,921) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 666% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨120 (﷼ 76,438) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨153 (﷼ 97,942) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 2% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 33% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,037 (﷼ 662,825) | ﷼ 375,000 | + 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨342 (﷼ 218,448) | ﷼ 450,000 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨652 (﷼ 416,456) | ﷼ 560,000 | - 26% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,523 (﷼ 973,193) | ﷼ 650,000 | + 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨639 (﷼ 408,257) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨175 (﷼ 111,692) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨495 (﷼ 316,614) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨60,000 (﷼ 38,350,911) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | + 92% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 (﷼ 959) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,517 (﷼ 969,920) | ﷼ 553,571 | + 75% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (﷼ 89,442) | ﷼ 120,000 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 10% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 49,000,799
(₨76,662)
in Tiruchchirappalli
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 44,400,000
in Ahvaz.
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