Cost of living in Thiruvananthapuram, India vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 69% | |||
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Food in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 69% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨195 (€2.21) | €16 | - 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨209 (€2.36) | €8 | - 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨133 (€1.50) | €5.42 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (€0.49) | €1.03 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨73 (€0.82) | €3.86 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (€0.39) | €2.79 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨192 (€2.17) | €4.87 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨125 (€1.41) | €2.29 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨36 (€0.40) | €1.65 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨109 (€1.23) | €1.56 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨538 (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (€0.97) | €2.04 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨41 (€0.46) | €1.34 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 71% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨18,971 (€215) | €795 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,785 (€156) | €612 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,764 (€54) | €138 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨13,243 (€150) | €557 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,120 (€115) | €431 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,854 (€21) | €123 | - 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨784 (€9) | €36 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨33,319 (€377) | €440 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,440 (€118) | €109 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨291 (€3.29) | €10 | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨236 (€2.68) | €9 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 54% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,307 (€26) | €81 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,167 (€25) | €41 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,808 (€32) | €94 | - 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,380 (€27) | €97 | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 58% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨894,899 (€10,126) | €23,679 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (€0.85) | €1.43 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨757 (€9) | €36 | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 62% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨104 (€1.18) | €8 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨168 (€1.90) | €13 | - 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨540 (€6) | €27 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨487 (€5.51) | €5.06 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨143 (€1.62) | €3.12 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨113 (€1.28) | €3.14 | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨129 (€1.46) | €1.93 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨76 (€0.86) | €2.33 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨227 (€2.57) | €16 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 60% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨815 (€9) | €33 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨263 (€2.98) | €16 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (€11) | €73 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,981 (€22) | €63 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨385 (€4.36) | €7 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨147 (€1.66) | €2.42 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨149 (€1.68) | €2.71 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨31,993 (€362) | €466 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (€0.01) | €0.20 | - 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,845 (€21) | €33 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (€2.27) | €6 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 65% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,300 in Liege you would need to make just about €815 (₨72,031) in Thiruvananthapuram.
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