What is the cost of living in Kochi?

The cost of living in Kochi is 89.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 10.4). Groceries are 76.2% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 87.9% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately INR 16,577 per month. Local purchasing power index is 72.6 (NYC = 100).

🇮🇳 India · #569 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Kochi?

Q: Should I move to Kochi?

Kochi, India has a cost of living 89.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 10.4). It is ranked #569 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 72.6 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

89.6% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-89.6%

vs NYC

INR 16,577

1-BR, city centre

72.6

Purchasing Power

Moderate

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from March – October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Kochi

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

10.4 Very affordable

Rent

3.9 Very affordable

Groceries

23.8 Very affordable

Restaurants

12.1 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

72.6 Moderate

Rent in Kochi

1-BR, city centre INR 16,577/mo

1-BR, outside centre INR 9,685/mo

3-BR, city centre INR 36,761/mo

3-BR, outside centre INR 19,270/mo

Save by going outside centre 42% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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