Cost of living in Kochi, India (India) is 79% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 79% | |||
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| Food in Kochi, India (India) is 79% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Kochi, India | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨158 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 27 | - 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨358 (CHF 3.95) | CHF 16 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨125 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 12 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨66 (CHF 0.73) | CHF 1.67 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨106 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 8 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (CHF 0.45) | CHF 3.66 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨310 (CHF 3.41) | CHF 11 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨230 (CHF 2.54) | CHF 3.95 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (CHF 0.48) | CHF 2.65 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨140 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 2.01 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨697 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨128 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 2.61 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (CHF 0.38) | CHF 2.79 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 88% | |||
| Housing in Kochi, India (India) is 88% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Kochi, India | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,119 (CHF 332) | CHF 3,991 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨24,280 (CHF 268) | CHF 3,124 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,878 (CHF 54) | CHF 160 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨13,313 (CHF 147) | CHF 2,486 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,148 (CHF 101) | CHF 1,680 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,564 (CHF 61) | CHF 123 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,264 (CHF 14) | CHF 50 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨11,723 (CHF 129) | CHF 594 | - 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,723 (CHF 85) | CHF 116 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨746 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨204 (CHF 2.25) | CHF 25 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 68% | |||
| Clothes in Kochi, India (India) is 68% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Kochi, India | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,177 (CHF 13) | CHF 108 | - 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,574 (CHF 28) | CHF 54 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,759 (CHF 19) | CHF 126 | - 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,686 (CHF 19) | CHF 189 | - 90% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Kochi, India (India) is 70% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Kochi, India | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,446,760 (CHF 15,960) | CHF 32,454 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨100 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 1.96 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,237 (CHF 14) | CHF 70 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨349 (CHF 3.85) | CHF 35 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Kochi, India (India) is 88% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Kochi, India | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨108 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 12 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨306 (CHF 3.38) | CHF 29 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,585 (CHF 17) | CHF 125 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨84 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 9 | - 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨67 (CHF 0.74) | CHF 4.29 | - 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨49 (CHF 0.54) | CHF 4.96 | - 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨33 (CHF 0.36) | CHF 3.99 | - 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨27 (CHF 0.30) | CHF 3.99 | - 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨357 (CHF 3.94) | CHF 39 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Kochi, India (India) is 67% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Kochi, India | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,878 (CHF 21) | CHF 88 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨840 (CHF 9) | CHF 38 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨926 (CHF 10) | CHF 119 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨4,649 (CHF 51) | CHF 110 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨535 (CHF 5.90) | CHF 24 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨372 (CHF 4.10) | CHF 4.87 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨219 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 8 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨40,030 (CHF 442) | CHF 589 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨8 (CHF 0.09) | CHF 0.33 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨490 (CHF 5.41) | CHF 92 | - 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨470 (CHF 5.19) | CHF 9 | - 43% | |
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TOTAL | - 79% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 304 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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