Cost of living in Kochi, India vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kochi (India) is 61% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨246 (AU$4.33) | AU$17 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨301 (AU$5.29) | AU$11 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (AU$2.95) | AU$4.99 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (AU$0.95) | AU$1.27 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨84 (AU$1.49) | AU$4.99 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (AU$0.67) | AU$4.99 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨232 (AU$4.08) | AU$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨178 (AU$3.14) | AU$4.35 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (AU$0.76) | AU$3.46 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨137 (AU$2.42) | AU$4.73 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨549 (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨77 (AU$1.36) | AU$3.13 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (AU$0.58) | AU$1.79 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Kochi (India) is 79% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,937 (AU$368) | AU$2,461 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨16,826 (AU$296) | AU$1,879 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,729 (AU$66) | AU$140 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨20,834 (AU$367) | AU$1,843 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,737 (AU$189) | AU$1,301 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,487 (AU$26) | AU$92 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨559 (AU$10) | AU$52 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,570 (AU$468) | AU$573 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,284 (AU$199) | AU$177 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨420 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨264 (AU$4.64) | AU$28 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Kochi (India) is 34% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,575 (AU$45) | AU$100 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,816 (AU$50) | AU$60 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,607 (AU$81) | AU$157 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,559 (AU$45) | AU$117 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Kochi (India) is 64% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,033,040 (AU$18,182) | AU$25,963 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (AU$1.35) | AU$1.45 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨986 (AU$17) | AU$100 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨353 (AU$6) | AU$21 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Kochi (India) is 60% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨120 (AU$2.11) | AU$12 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨298 (AU$5.24) | AU$16 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (AU$9) | AU$71 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨207 (AU$3.65) | AU$6 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨148 (AU$2.60) | AU$4.60 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨203 (AU$3.56) | AU$5.36 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨151 (AU$2.65) | AU$3.19 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (AU$1.26) | AU$3.88 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨246 (AU$4.33) | AU$25 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Kochi (India) is 60% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨868 (AU$15) | AU$52 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨298 (AU$5.25) | AU$27 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,509 (AU$27) | AU$162 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,035 (AU$18) | AU$108 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨419 (AU$7) | AU$14 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨156 (AU$2.74) | AU$4.46 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨155 (AU$2.73) | AU$7 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,731 (AU$629) | AU$594 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨23 (AU$0.40) | AU$0.83 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,199 (AU$21) | AU$53 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨243 (AU$4.27) | AU$27 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 407 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kochi (India) is 66% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,900 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$2,679 (₨152,208) in Kochi.
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