Cost of living in Kochi, India vs Tanga, Tanzania
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kochi (India) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨246 (7,623 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨301 (9,325 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (5,195 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (1,682 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨84 (2,618 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (1,181 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨232 (7,188 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨178 (5,528 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (1,347 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨137 (4,263 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨549 (17,015 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨77 (2,388 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (1,026 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Kochi (India) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,937 (649,268 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨16,826 (521,802 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,729 (115,634 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨20,834 (646,092 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,737 (332,953 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,487 (46,102 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨559 (17,328 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,570 (823,964 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,284 (349,928 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨420 (13,020 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨264 (8,173 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Kochi (India) is 15% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,575 (79,862 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,816 (87,340 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,607 (142,881 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 186% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,559 (79,365 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 217% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Kochi (India) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,033,040 (32,035,895 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (2,370 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨986 (30,569 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨353 (10,945 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Kochi (India) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨120 (3,716 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨298 (9,233 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (15,506 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨207 (6,431 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨148 (4,588 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨203 (6,281 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨151 (4,669 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (2,222 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 209% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨246 (7,624 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Kochi (India) is 18% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨868 (26,904 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨298 (9,256 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,509 (46,792 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 234% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,035 (32,107 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨419 (13,007 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨156 (4,825 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨155 (4,816 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,731 (1,108,061 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨23 (708 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,097 (34,007 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨243 (7,524 Shilling) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 285 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kochi (India) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 1,840,000 Shilling in Tanga you would need to make just about 1,786,186 Shilling (₨57,598) in Kochi.
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