Travel budget and cost of living in Kochi (Kerala) how much does a trip cost?

Kochi travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Kochi

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Kochi for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Kochi compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Kochi in 2026 is 62% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Kochi in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Kochi by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kochi

Lunch

$ 1.7/person
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 4.5/person
($ 3.3 to $ 7.9)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 4.8/person
($ 3.8 to $ 5.6)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 1.8 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.9)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 2.3 to $ 3)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 1.4/cup
($ 0.5 to $ 2.3)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.5/can
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.1/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

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92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Kochi

1-star hotel

$ 64/night
($ 22 to $ 383)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

2-star hotel

$ 80/night
($ 12 to $ 501)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

3-star hotel

$ 101/night
($ 15 to $ 901)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249

4-star hotel

$ 129/night
($ 28 to $ 451)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 355

5-star hotel

$ 249/night
($ 57 to $ 1198)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 595

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 57/month
($ 22 to $ 285)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

Room with kitchen

$ 220/month
($ 17 to $ 1162)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 271

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 172/month
($ 27 to $ 1213)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 227

Cottage or guest house

$ 58/month
($ 16 to $ 371)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

Family room

$ 232/month
($ 26 to $ 1273)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Supermarket food budget in Kochi

Milk

$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

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92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.3

Rice

$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1/12 eggs
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5.8)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.1)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.4
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Kochi

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.5)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.4/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.2)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 40/24hrs
($ 28 to $ 86)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 84

Leisure activity budget in Kochi

Cinema

$ 2/ticket
($ 1.4 to $ 2.5)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 12/hr
($ 4.5 to $ 17)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Kochi

Cigarettes

$ 4.1/pack
($ 4.1 to $ 4.1)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 29
($ 14 to $ 41)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 22
($ 17 to $ 28)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Kerala

$ 673
(fair price: $ 590)

London → Delhi

$ 695
(fair price: $ 590)

London → Mumbai

$ 723
(fair price: $ 591)

London → Goa

$ 737
(fair price: $ 626)

Montreal → Delhi

$ 1395
(fair price: $ 1225)

Montreal → Mumbai

$ 1250
(fair price: $ 1157)