Cost of living in Tiruchchirappalli, India vs Lyon, France
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Food | - 70% | |||
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Food in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 70% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨270 (€3.02) | €18 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨285 (€3.20) | €10 | - 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨108 (€1.21) | €7 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (€0.55) | €1.20 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨58 (€0.65) | €4.43 | - 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (€0.40) | €3.03 | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨306 (€3.43) | €7 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (€1.84) | €2.60 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (€0.41) | €1.50 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (€1.35) | €2.80 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨993 (€11) | €8 | + 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨68 (€0.76) | €2.32 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (€0.36) | €1.05 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 77% | |||
Housing in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 77% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨16,264 (€182) | €1,337 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,500 (€140) | €968 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,947 (€33) | €119 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨8,500 (€95) | €768 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨7,000 (€78) | €620 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,500 (€39) | €84 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨988 (€11) | €24 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨45,742 (€512) | €463 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,516 (€151) | €133 | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨721 (€8) | €11 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (€2.24) | €17 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 49% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,180 (€36) | €86 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,003 (€22) | €33 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,894 (€32) | €98 | - 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,966 (€33) | €105 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 74% | |||
Transportation in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 74% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,102,050 (€12,339) | €25,600 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨66 (€0.74) | €1.36 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨626 (€7) | €64 | - 89% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨194 (€2.17) | €17 | - 88% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 52% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨159 (€1.78) | €5.21 | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (€3.36) | €7 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨300 (€3.36) | €25 | - 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨242 (€2.71) | €4.63 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨190 (€2.13) | €4.56 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨276 (€3.09) | €4.21 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨180 (€2.01) | €2.18 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨120 (€1.34) | €2.63 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨153 (€1.72) | €22 | - 92% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 54% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,037 (€12) | €34 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨342 (€3.83) | €22 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨652 (€7) | €79 | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,523 (€17) | €65 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨639 (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨175 (€1.96) | €3.27 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨495 (€5.55) | €5.97 | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨60,000 (€672) | €483 | + 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 (€0.02) | €0.23 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,517 (€17) | €46 | - 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (€1.57) | €9 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 69% cheaper than in Lyon (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,200 in Lyon you would need to make just about €1,309 (₨116,878) in Tiruchchirappalli.
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