Cost of living in Kochi, India vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Kochi (India) is 14% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨246 (R$ 19) | R$ 20 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨301 (R$ 23) | R$ 22 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (R$ 4.17) | R$ 4.12 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨84 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (R$ 2.92) | R$ 4.21 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨232 (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨178 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.46 | + 151% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (R$ 3.34) | R$ 3.82 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨137 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.61 | + 129% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨549 (R$ 42) | R$ 36 | + 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨77 (R$ 5.92) | R$ 5.82 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (R$ 2.54) | R$ 3.42 | - 26% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Kochi (India) is 18% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,937 (R$ 1,608) | R$ 1,618 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨16,826 (R$ 1,293) | R$ 1,081 | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,729 (R$ 286) | R$ 369 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨20,834 (R$ 1,601) | R$ 1,425 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,737 (R$ 825) | R$ 865 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,487 (R$ 114) | R$ 493 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨559 (R$ 43) | R$ 113 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨26,570 (R$ 2,041) | R$ 1,517 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,284 (R$ 867) | R$ 413 | + 110% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨420 (R$ 32) | R$ 13 | + 158% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨264 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 110% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Kochi (India) is 17% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,575 (R$ 198) | R$ 200 | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,816 (R$ 216) | R$ 173 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,607 (R$ 354) | R$ 314 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,559 (R$ 197) | R$ 205 | - 4% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Kochi (India) is 20% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,033,040 (R$ 79,365) | R$ 63,667 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (R$ 5.87) | R$ 4.09 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨986 (R$ 76) | R$ 167 | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨353 (R$ 27) | R$ 43 | - 37% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Kochi (India) is 7% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨120 (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨298 (R$ 23) | R$ 49 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (R$ 38) | R$ 155 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨207 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨148 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨203 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨151 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.25 | + 172% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (R$ 5.50) | R$ 4.70 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨246 (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 28% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Kochi (India) is 5% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨868 (R$ 67) | R$ 89 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨298 (R$ 23) | R$ 36 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,509 (R$ 116) | R$ 130 | - 11% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,035 (R$ 80) | R$ 167 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨419 (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 222% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨156 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨155 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,731 (R$ 2,745) | R$ 2,650 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨23 (R$ 1.75) | R$ 1.76 | - 0% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,199 (R$ 92) | R$ 121 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨243 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 96% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kochi (India) is 7% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 4,700 in Teresina you would need to make just about R$ 4,365 (₨56,811) in Kochi.
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