Cost of living in Coimbatore (India) is 84% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 79% | |||
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| Food in Coimbatore (India) is 79% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨267 ($3.24) | $23 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨215 ($2.61) | $11 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 ($2.04) | $9 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 ($0.61) | $1.28 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨69 ($0.84) | $5.45 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 ($0.43) | $6 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨249 ($3.03) | $8 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨144 ($1.75) | $5.10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 ($0.47) | $3.58 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨123 ($1.50) | $3.32 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨668 ($8) | $18 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 ($1.05) | $2.89 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 ($0.42) | $4.08 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 92% | |||
| Housing in Coimbatore (India) is 92% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨24,786 ($302) | $6,663 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,985 ($182) | $4,015 | - 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,194 ($27) | $254 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,939 ($218) | $3,690 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,200 ($136) | $2,289 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,427 ($42) | $123 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨811 ($10) | $67 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,154 ($367) | $324 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,953 ($133) | $137 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨397 ($4.84) | $13 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨214 ($2.60) | $28 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbatore (India) is 60% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,812 ($22) | $60 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,293 ($28) | $57 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,373 ($29) | $96 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,659 ($20) | $147 | - 86% | |
| Transportation | - 81% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbatore (India) is 81% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨933,434 ($11,357) | $24,700 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨95 ($1.16) | $1.31 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨885 ($11) | $129 | - 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨221 ($2.68) | $24 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbatore (India) is 78% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨145 ($1.76) | $7 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨190 ($2.32) | $18 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨844 ($10) | $105 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨243 ($2.96) | $9 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨148 ($1.80) | $4.53 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨201 ($2.45) | $7 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨110 ($1.33) | $4.99 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨46 ($0.56) | $2.33 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨215 ($2.62) | $31 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbatore (India) is 75% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,012 ($12) | $70 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨508 ($6) | $36 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,204 ($15) | $350 | - 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,310 ($16) | $96 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨705 ($9) | $18 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨147 ($1.79) | $5.34 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 ($2.13) | $8 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨37,627 ($458) | $509 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.33 ($0.05) | $0.10 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,421 ($17) | $109 | - 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨206 ($2.51) | $14 | - 82% | |
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TOTAL | - 84% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 815 prices entered by 183 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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