Cost of living in Tirunelveli, India vs Lyon, France
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Food | - 75% | |||
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Food in Tirunelveli (India) is 75% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨175 (€1.96) | €18 | - 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨100 (€1.12) | €10 | - 89% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (€1.60) | €7 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨44 (€0.49) | €1.20 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨68 (€0.76) | €4.43 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨32 (€0.36) | €3.03 | - 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €7 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨144 (€1.61) | €2.60 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨46 (€0.51) | €1.50 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨150 (€1.68) | €2.80 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨300 (€3.36) | €8 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 (€1.01) | €2.32 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 (€0.28) | €1.05 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Tirunelveli (India) is 40% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨15,248 (€171) | €1,337 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €968 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €119 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €768 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €620 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €84 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨375 (€4.20) | €24 | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨40,000 (€448) | €463 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,000 (€134) | €133 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨186 (€2.08) | €11 | - 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €17 | - | |
Clothes | - 76% | |||
Clothes in Tirunelveli (India) is 76% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,000 (€22) | €86 | - 74% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,000 (€11) | €33 | - 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨500 (€5.60) | €98 | - 94% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨600 (€7) | €105 | - 94% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Tirunelveli (India) is 60% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,600 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (€0.85) | €1.36 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨500 (€5.60) | €64 | - 91% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Tirunelveli (India) is 51% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨40 (€0.45) | €5.21 | - 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €25 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.63 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨80 (€0.90) | €4.56 | - 80% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨80 (€0.90) | €4.21 | - 79% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €2.18 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨30 (€0.34) | €2.63 | - 87% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨200 (€2.24) | €22 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Tirunelveli (India) is 24% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €34 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨240 (€2.69) | €22 | - 88% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €79 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €65 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €10 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3.27 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨500 (€5.60) | €5.97 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €483 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.23 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨500 (€5.60) | €46 | - 88% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €9 | - | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,700 in Lyon you would need to make just about €1,674 (₨149,478) in Tirunelveli.
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