Cost of living in Thiruvananthapuram, India vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | - 70% | |||
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Food in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 70% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨195 (AU$3.40) | AU$18 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨209 (AU$3.64) | AU$12 | - 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨133 (AU$2.32) | AU$5.27 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (AU$0.75) | AU$1.48 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨73 (AU$1.27) | AU$5.06 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (AU$0.61) | AU$4.83 | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨192 (AU$3.34) | AU$6 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨125 (AU$2.18) | AU$4.57 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨36 (AU$0.62) | AU$3.19 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨109 (AU$1.90) | AU$5.70 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨538 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (AU$1.50) | AU$2.80 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨41 (AU$0.71) | AU$2.67 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 82% | |||
Housing in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 82% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨18,971 (AU$331) | AU$2,894 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,785 (AU$240) | AU$2,147 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,764 (AU$83) | AU$238 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨13,243 (AU$231) | AU$1,809 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,120 (AU$177) | AU$1,422 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,854 (AU$32) | AU$159 | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨784 (AU$14) | AU$46 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨33,319 (AU$581) | AU$354 | + 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,440 (AU$182) | AU$212 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨291 (AU$5.08) | AU$12 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨236 (AU$4.12) | AU$28 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 48% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,307 (AU$40) | AU$101 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,167 (AU$38) | AU$59 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,808 (AU$49) | AU$129 | - 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,380 (AU$42) | AU$131 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 75% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨894,899 (AU$15,611) | AU$27,303 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (AU$1.32) | AU$1.38 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨757 (AU$13) | AU$160 | - 92% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 64% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨104 (AU$1.82) | AU$7 | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨168 (AU$2.92) | AU$24 | - 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨528 (AU$9) | AU$72 | - 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨487 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨143 (AU$2.50) | AU$4.31 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨113 (AU$1.97) | AU$5.32 | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨129 (AU$2.26) | AU$2.55 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨76 (AU$1.32) | AU$3.01 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨227 (AU$3.96) | AU$36 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 68% | |||
Entertainment in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 68% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨815 (AU$14) | AU$51 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨258 (AU$4.50) | AU$39 | - 89% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (AU$17) | AU$226 | - 92% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,981 (AU$35) | AU$78 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨385 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨147 (AU$2.56) | AU$4.40 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨149 (AU$2.60) | AU$10 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨31,993 (AU$558) | AU$634 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (AU$0.02) | AU$0.25 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,845 (AU$32) | AU$72 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (AU$3.50) | AU$33 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 74% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,400 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$2,461 (₨141,091) in Thiruvananthapuram.
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