Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$120.00
$600.00
$30.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in guesthouses or boutique hotels |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$25.00
$60.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$8.00
$25.00
$1.00
|
Prepaid SIM or Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$70.00
$200.00
$5.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$15.00
$50.00
$3.00
|
Local rickshaws, occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$20.00
$180.00
$15.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$10.00
$60.00
$7.00
|
Entry fees, tours, yoga classes |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$150.00
$5.00
|
Short-term travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly visa extension fees for expats |
| Total |
$278.00
$1,355.00
$66.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$120.00
Varies by neighborhood. Closer to Auroville central areas can be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.20
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper, around $0.80.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$2.00
Local beer prices; imported beers can be more expensive.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.50
Local eateries offer meals at this price; tourist spots may charge more.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$3.50
Includes local fast food chains and small outlets.
per meal