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Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$120.00
$600.00
$25.00
|
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 and occasional internet cafes |
| 🛒 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
$70.00
$4.00
|
Entry fees, tours, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$120.00
$3.00
|
Travel insurance coverage |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$40.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average of visa extension/legal fees |
| Total |
$278.00
$1,345.00
$56.00
|
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.
Personal Budget Calculator
$
Based on recommended budget for Pondicherry:
$278
(local)
$1,345
(nomad)
$1,680
(tourist/month)
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$150.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$0.80
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.50
Local brands are cheaper; imported beers cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.00
Typical local restaurants; prices may rise slightly in tourist areas.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$3.00
Standard international fast food chains.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.20
Rates vary slightly by vehicle type.
per km