Cost of living in Thiruvananthapuram, India vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨195 (R$ 15) | R$ 20 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨209 (R$ 16) | R$ 22 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨133 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (R$ 3.35) | R$ 4.12 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨73 (R$ 5.65) | R$ 7 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (R$ 2.71) | R$ 4.21 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨192 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨125 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.46 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨36 (R$ 2.77) | R$ 3.82 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨109 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.61 | + 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨538 (R$ 42) | R$ 36 | + 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.82 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨41 (R$ 3.16) | R$ 3.42 | - 7% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 21% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨18,971 (R$ 1,476) | R$ 1,618 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,785 (R$ 1,072) | R$ 1,081 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,764 (R$ 371) | R$ 369 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨13,243 (R$ 1,030) | R$ 1,425 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,120 (R$ 787) | R$ 865 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,854 (R$ 144) | R$ 493 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨784 (R$ 61) | R$ 113 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨33,319 (R$ 2,592) | R$ 1,517 | + 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,440 (R$ 812) | R$ 413 | + 97% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨291 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨236 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 90% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 8% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,307 (R$ 179) | R$ 200 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,167 (R$ 169) | R$ 173 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,808 (R$ 218) | R$ 314 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,380 (R$ 185) | R$ 205 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 25% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨894,899 (R$ 69,616) | R$ 63,667 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (R$ 5.87) | R$ 4.09 | + 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨757 (R$ 59) | R$ 167 | - 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 14% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨104 (R$ 8) | R$ 15 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨168 (R$ 13) | R$ 49 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨528 (R$ 41) | R$ 155 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨487 (R$ 38) | R$ 11 | + 245% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨143 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨113 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨129 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.25 | + 137% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨76 (R$ 5.89) | R$ 4.70 | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨227 (R$ 18) | R$ 26 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 31% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨815 (R$ 63) | R$ 89 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨258 (R$ 20) | R$ 36 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (R$ 78) | R$ 130 | - 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,981 (R$ 154) | R$ 167 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨385 (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 200% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨147 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨149 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨31,993 (R$ 2,489) | R$ 2,650 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (R$ 0.08) | R$ 1.76 | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,845 (R$ 143) | R$ 121 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 64% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 5,300 in Teresina you would need to make just about R$ 4,265 (₨54,829) in Thiruvananthapuram.
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