Kochi is the cheapest of India's 10 priced cities — $248 a month in essentials, 58% below Mumbai at $593. The average net salary of $464 covers that 1.9×. 96.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at district level. PM2.5 averages 22.9 µg/m³ a year, 5× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 27°C, Apr 30°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $106 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $188 |
| Groceries | $51 |
| Dining out | $36 |
| Utilities | $41 |
| Local transport | $14 |
| Essentials / mo | $248 |
| Avg net salary | $464 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $216 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $401 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Kochi, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $1.57 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $8.36 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $3.66 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.31 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.65 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.09 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.41 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.15 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $0.62 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.48 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.60 |
| Eggs, 12 | $0.93 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $6.77 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.63 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.11 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $0.69 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.50 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.39 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.48 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.31 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.31 |
| Monthly transit pass | $14.37 |
| Taxi start | $0.73 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.31 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.10 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $34.16 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $6.83 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $3.35 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $16.19 |
| Cinema, one seat | $1.88 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Kochi has 96.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (district level). That is the lowest of the 10 India cities we track. India's national figure is 109.4, so Kochi runs 13 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.3°C | 31.7°C | 74% | 42% | 23 mm |
| Feb | 28.5°C | 33.2°C | 71% | 36% | 6 mm |
| Mar | 29.7°C | 35°C | 71% | 43% | 34 mm |
| Apr | 29.8°C | 35.9°C | 75% | 57% | 93 mm |
| May | 28.3°C | 34.6°C | 85% | 85% | 387 mm |
| Jun | 26.9°C | 33°C | 90% | 94% | 443 mm |
| Jul | 26.6°C | 32.2°C | 89% | 94% | 426 mm |
| Aug | 26.6°C | 32.3°C | 89% | 91% | 410 mm |
| Sep | 26.8°C | 32.6°C | 88% | 86% | 274 mm |
| Oct | 26.8°C | 32.7°C | 88% | 81% | 291 mm |
| Nov | 27°C | 33°C | 86% | 78% | 184 mm |
| Dec | 27.1°C | 32.5°C | 82% | 56% | 57 mm |
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