Cost of living in Kochi, India vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Kochi (India) is 58% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨246 (£2.41) | £10 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨301 (£2.94) | £5.65 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (£1.64) | £4.17 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (£0.53) | £0.73 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨84 (£0.83) | £2.75 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (£0.37) | £1.92 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨232 (£2.27) | £5.41 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨178 (£1.74) | £1.89 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (£0.43) | £0.81 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨137 (£1.35) | £2.16 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨549 (£5.37) | £7 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨77 (£0.75) | £1.92 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (£0.32) | £0.74 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Kochi (India) is 80% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,937 (£205) | £1,367 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨16,826 (£165) | £832 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,729 (£36) | £164 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨20,834 (£204) | £1,029 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,737 (£105) | £915 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,487 (£15) | £156 | - 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨559 (£5.47) | £19 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨26,570 (£260) | £340 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,284 (£110) | £71 | + 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨420 (£4.11) | £5.36 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨264 (£2.58) | £10 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Kochi (India) is 26% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,575 (£25) | £49 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,816 (£28) | £32 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,607 (£45) | £54 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,559 (£25) | £55 | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Kochi (India) is 70% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,033,040 (£10,107) | £22,837 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (£0.75) | £1.23 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨986 (£10) | £59 | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨353 (£3.45) | £13 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Kochi (India) is 59% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨120 (£1.17) | £2.90 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨298 (£2.91) | £9 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (£4.89) | £75 | - 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨207 (£2.03) | £2.74 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨148 (£1.45) | £1.35 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨203 (£1.98) | £2.57 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨151 (£1.47) | £1.80 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (£0.70) | £1.49 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨246 (£2.41) | £11 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Kochi (India) is 50% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨868 (£8) | £23 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨298 (£2.92) | £22 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,509 (£15) | £100 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,035 (£10) | £54 | - 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨419 (£4.10) | £8 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨156 (£1.52) | £2.65 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨155 (£1.52) | £3.79 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,731 (£350) | £295 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨23 (£0.22) | £0.20 | + 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,199 (£12) | £35 | - 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨243 (£2.37) | £9 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 66% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kochi (India) is 66% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,900 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,318 (₨134,746) in Kochi.
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