- Cost of Living
- India
- Netherlands
- Kozhikode
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kozhikode, India compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kozhikode (India) is 69% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨168 (€2.07) | €15 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨251 (€3.09) | €8 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨131 (€1.62) | €3.34 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (€0.60) | €1.09 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨57 (€0.71) | €1.89 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (€0.49) | €1.92 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨72 (€0.88) | €4.28 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨151 (€1.86) | €1.91 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨42 (€0.52) | €3.00 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨59 (€0.73) | €0.95 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨126 (€1.55) | €5.00 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨69 (€0.85) | €2.36 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 (€0.37) | €1.38 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Kozhikode (India) is 57% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,800 (€207) | €1,817 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨12,691 (€156) | €1,264 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,358 (€54) | €162 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,104 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €766 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €81 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,495 (€18) | €24 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨50,667 (€624) | €437 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,000 (€148) | €129 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨360 (€4.43) | €7 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨75 (€0.92) | €14 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Kozhikode (India) is 54% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,333 (€29) | €87 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,810 (€22) | €31 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,500 (€18) | €85 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,500 (€18) | €135 | - 86% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Kozhikode (India) is 57% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨843,300 (€10,382) | €25,000 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨68 (€0.84) | €1.76 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,800 (€34) | €90 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Kozhikode (India) is 14% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨50 (€0.62) | €3.33 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €11 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €31 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.58 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨188 (€2.31) | €3.74 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.80 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.37 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.63 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €27 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Kozhikode (India) is 33% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨867 (€11) | €49 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨250 (€3.08) | €20 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €116 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €60 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €11 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.70 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.00 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €582 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €32 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (€2.46) | €6.00 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,321 prices entered by 328 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kozhikode (India) is 55% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,500
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €2,487
(₨201,998)
in Kozhikode.
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