Cost of living in Tiruchchirappalli, India compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 13% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨194 ($2.90) | $3.00 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨285 ($4.27) | $3.00 | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨108 ($1.61) | $3.00 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 ($0.73) | $1.29 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨58 ($0.87) | $2.40 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 ($0.54) | $1.10 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨306 ($4.58) | $6 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 ($2.45) | $1.70 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 ($0.55) | $1.00 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 ($1.81) | $1.50 | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨993 ($15) | $6.00 | + 147% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨68 ($1.02) | $2.25 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 ($0.49) | $0.33 | + 46% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 33% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,865 ($207) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨9,429 ($141) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,947 ($44) | $40 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨8,500 ($127) | $500 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,000 ($105) | $250 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,500 ($52) | $50 | + 5% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨975 ($15) | $70 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨45,742 ($684) | $600 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,516 ($202) | $300 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨721 ($11) | $7 | + 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 ($2.99) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 2% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,180 ($48) | $40 | + 19% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,003 ($30) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,894 ($43) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,966 ($44) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 7% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,102,050 ($16,471) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨65 ($0.97) | $1.40 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨626 ($9) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨245 ($3.66) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 15% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨159 ($2.38) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 ($4.48) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨300 ($4.48) | $25 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨242 ($3.62) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨190 ($2.85) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨276 ($4.12) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨180 ($2.69) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨120 ($1.79) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨153 ($2.29) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 1% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,037 ($15) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨342 ($5.11) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨652 ($10) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,523 ($23) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨639 ($10) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨175 ($2.61) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨495 ($7) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨60,000 ($897) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 ($0.02) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,517 ($23) | $20 | + 13% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 ($2.09) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 15% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$670
in Zvishavane District
you would need to make just about $566
(₨37,900)
in Tiruchchirappalli.
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