Kottayam travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Kottayam

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 2.8 per person
  • $ 1.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 114* (9548 Rs.)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 8.3 per person
  • $ 3.2 per person
  • $ 2.1 per person

Total budget:

$ 380* (31948 Rs.)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 6.1 per person
  • $ 4.1 per person

Total budget:

$ 568* (47726 Rs.)

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



Cost of living in Kottayam compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Kottayam in 2024 is 63% 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 Kottayam in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Kottayam by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kottayam

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Kottayam is 70% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 1.2/person
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

94% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 5.1/person
($ 2.9 to $ 8.9)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.1/person
($ 3.6 to $ 5.9)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 2.5 to $ 5.3)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.5/cup
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.4/can
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.1/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Supermarket food budget in Kottayam

On average, the price of supermarket food in Kottayam is 74% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 0.9/12 eggs
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 5.9)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 1.2)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Kottayam

On average, the price of transport in Kottayam is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.3/ticket
( $ 0.3)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.3/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.2
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Kottayam

On average, budget for leisure activities in Kottayam is 64% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 2.1/ticket
($ 2.1 to $ 3.6)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 12/hr
( $ 12)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Kottayam

On average, shopping budget in Kottayam is 57% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4/pack
($ 2.4 to $ 5.9)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 24
($ 11 to $ 36)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 19
($ 5.9 to $ 24)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Delhi
Melbourne → Delhi
Melbourne → Delhi
$ 972
(fair price: $ 781)
Sydney → Delhi
Sydney → Delhi
Sydney → Delhi
$ 996
(fair price: $ 819)
Toronto → Delhi
Toronto → Delhi
Toronto → Delhi
$ 1751
(fair price: $ 1551)
New York City → Delhi
New York City → Delhi
New York City → Delhi
$ 1226
(fair price: $ 1017)
Toronto → Mumbai
Toronto → Mumbai
Toronto → Mumbai
$ 1342
(fair price: $ 1209)
Vancouver → Delhi
Vancouver → Delhi
Vancouver → Delhi
$ 1752
(fair price: $ 1538)



About this information on the cost of living in Kottayam

The information about the cost of living in Kottayam shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Kottayam was updated on 03-11-2024.

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