Cost of living in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 51% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 50% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Thiruvananthapuram | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨192 (10 zł) | 36 zł | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨193 (10 zł) | 26 zł | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨137 (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 (2.39 zł) | 4.04 zł | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨77 (3.90 zł) | 14 zł | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨33 (1.69 zł) | 14 zł | - 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨173 (9 zł) | 17 zł | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨165 (8 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (1.81 zł) | 3.18 zł | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨115 (5.86 zł) | 4.23 zł | + 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨538 (27 zł) | 32 zł | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨96 (4.89 zł) | 8 zł | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (2.05 zł) | 3.09 zł | - 34% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 61% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Thiruvananthapuram | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨19,701 (1,004 zł) | 6,012 zł | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨15,505 (790 zł) | 3,772 zł | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,182 (264 zł) | 694 zł | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨15,614 (796 zł) | 2,925 zł | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,005 (459 zł) | 2,237 zł | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,523 (231 zł) | 300 zł | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨708 (36 zł) | 46 zł | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨30,365 (1,548 zł) | 1,830 zł | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,440 (532 zł) | 399 zł | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨286 (15 zł) | 37 zł | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,433 (73 zł) | 22 zł | + 228% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 45% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,365 (121 zł) | 323 zł | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,167 (110 zł) | 137 zł | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,808 (143 zł) | 367 zł | - 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,380 (121 zł) | 496 zł | - 76% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 48% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨894,899 (45,620 zł) | 93,824 zł | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨89 (4.55 zł) | 7 zł | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨868 (44 zł) | 122 zł | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 36 zł | - | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 53% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Thiruvananthapuram | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨104 (5.31 zł) | 17 zł | - 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨168 (9 zł) | 48 zł | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨600 (31 zł) | 151 zł | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨487 (25 zł) | 10 zł | + 153% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨164 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨112 (5.71 zł) | 12 zł | - 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨129 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨76 (3.86 zł) | 9 zł | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨360 (18 zł) | 40 zł | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 41% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Thiruvananthapuram | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨768 (39 zł) | 81 zł | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨285 (15 zł) | 50 zł | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,661 (85 zł) | 215 zł | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,046 (104 zł) | 168 zł | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨418 (21 zł) | 28 zł | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨153 (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨149 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨31,993 (1,631 zł) | 2,013 zł | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (0.05 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,985 (101 zł) | 132 zł | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (10 zł) | 17 zł | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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