Cost of living in Kochi is 46% lower than in Jounieh (without rent).
Rent in Kochi is 70% cheaper than in Jounieh.
Cost of living including rent in Kochi is 58% lower than in Jounieh.
Food in Kochi is 49% cheaper than in Jounieh.
Transport in Kochi is 27% cheaper than in Jounieh.
| Kochi | Jounieh | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kochi | Jounieh | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.95 $ | 8.24 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.69 $ | 45.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.6 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.95 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.66 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.47 $ | 1.61 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.52 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.53 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.05 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.51 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.35 $ | 7.91 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.49 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.15 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.62 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.01 $ | 2.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.23 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.4 $ | 70.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.86 $ | 12.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 57.6 $ | 52.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.49 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.13 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.43 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.95 $ | 2.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.4 $ | 137 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.4 $ | 213 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.2 $ | 31.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 101 $ | 255 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 218 $ | 650 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 186 $ | 527 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 419 $ | 1,457 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,455 $ | 2,895 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,635 $ | 1,236 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 570 $ | 450 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.35 % | 10.97 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15.1 $ | 49.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.25 $ | 6.89 $ |
| Haircut | 3.05 $ | 7.85 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 39.1 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.9 $ | 78 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 97 $ | 268 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,537 $ | 4,057 $ |