- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Thrissur
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thrissur, India compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Thrissur (India) is 61% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨348 ($5.25) | $13 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨232 ($3.50) | $7 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨65 ($0.99) | $4.41 | - 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 ($0.53) | $0.85 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨52 ($0.79) | $2.58 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨51 ($0.77) | $3.45 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨133 ($2.00) | $5.74 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨99 ($1.49) | $3.12 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 ($0.44) | $1.64 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨115 ($1.74) | $2.75 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨222 ($3.35) | $13 | - 74% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨90 ($1.37) | $1.83 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 ($0.51) | $1.55 | - 67% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Thrissur (India) is 62% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨20,524 ($310) | $1,022 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨12,000 ($181) | $769 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,250 ($34) | $158 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,913 ($255) | $885 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,679 ($161) | $563 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,486 ($22) | $99 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨801 ($12) | $32 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨33,196 ($501) | $356 | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨17,183 ($259) | $85 | + 207% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨226 ($3.41) | $8 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $15 | - | |
Clothes | + 64% | |||
Clothes in Thrissur (India) is 64% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,700 ($41) | $38 | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨5,380 ($81) | $36 | + 126% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,324 ($35) | $70 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,761 ($42) | $95 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Thrissur (India) is 31% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,233,940 ($18,628) | $22,205 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨71 ($1.07) | $0.61 | + 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,000 ($15) | $43 | - 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Thrissur (India) is 20% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $6 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $11 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $61 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨140 ($2.11) | $3.06 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨90 ($1.36) | $4.18 | - 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.23 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨79 ($1.19) | $1.43 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨200 ($3.02) | $16 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Thrissur (India) is 60% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨400 ($6) | $32 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨207 ($3.12) | $19 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $139 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $66 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨80 ($1.21) | $4.41 | - 73% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨60 ($0.91) | $5.01 | - 82% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.20 ($0.02) | $0.56 | - 97% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,125 ($17) | $46 | - 63% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨100 ($1.51) | $6 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thrissur (India) is 48% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,300
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,724
(₨114,228)
in Thrissur.
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