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Cost of living in Kozhikode, India compared to Ajmer, India
Currency:
Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Kozhikode (India) is 1% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨168 | ₨100 | + 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨251 | ₨350 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨131 | ₨134 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 | ₨43 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨57 | ₨56 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 | ₨30 | + 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨72 | ₨105 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨151 | ₨144 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨42 | ₨28 | + 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨59 | ₨70 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨126 | ₨425 | - 70% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨69 | ₨75 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 | ₨20 | + 50% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Kozhikode (India) is 9% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,800 | ₨12,624 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨12,691 | ₨7,500 | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,358 | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨12,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨7,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨5,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,495 | ₨1,800 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨50,667 | ₨50,000 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,000 | ₨7,500 | + 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨360 | ₨275 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨75 | ₨1,000 | - 93% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Kozhikode (India) is 49% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,333 | ₨2,250 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,810 | ₨4,018 | - 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,500 | ₨3,750 | - 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,500 | ₨2,282 | - 34% | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in Kozhikode (India) is 51% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨843,300 | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨68 | ₨85 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,800 | ₨600 | + 367% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Kozhikode (India) is 5% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨50 | ₨100 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨200 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨188 | ₨231 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨175 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨130 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨48 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Kozhikode (India) is 9% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨867 | ₨325 | + 167% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨250 | ₨284 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,250 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,750 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨325 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨175 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨101 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨32,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.50 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨500 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 | ₨60 | + 233% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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For example, you would need at least ₨44,455
in Kozhikode
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨42,000
in Ajmer.
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