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About Varkala

Varkala, India is a laid-back coastal town with scenic cliffs, beach sunsets, and a relaxed vibe 🌴🌊. It’s appealing for digital nomads who want lower costs, yoga-friendly wellness spots, and a slower pace of life. Internet can be uneven in some areas, but cafés and guesthouses often offer decent Wi‑Fi ☕💻. Great for work-life balance, not intense urban productivity.

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Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 70 mm Feb: 17 mm Mar: 62 mm Apr: 186 mm May: 507 mm Jun: 295 mm Jul: 293 mm Aug: 235 mm Sep: 245 mm Oct: 366 mm Nov: 281 mm Dec: 102 mm Jan: 31°C / 24°C Feb: 32°C / 24°C Mar: 32°C / 25°C Apr: 31°C / 25°C May: 30°C / 25°C Jun: 28°C / 24°C Jul: 28°C / 24°C Aug: 28°C / 24°C Sep: 28°C / 24°C Oct: 28°C / 24°C Nov: 29°C / 24°C Dec: 30°C / 24°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.2
Internet Speed 6.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.4
Safety 7.5
Accommodation Cost 7.8
Weather 4.0
Nomad Friendly 6.1
Racial Tolerance 7.3
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Varkala
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $197.59 per month
Coworking Space $112.14 per month
Coffee $1.71 per cup
Beer $2.35 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.67 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $12.82 per month
Mobile Plan $4.81 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $9.08 per month

Other cities in India

Other cities in India
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Bangalore $1,693 6.8 Compare
2 Goa $1,479 6.7 Compare
3 Pune $1,431 6.7 Compare
4 Anjuna $1,679 6.5 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Kovalam IN India $1,508 5.9 Compare
2 Alleppey IN India $1,059 5.8 Compare
3 Kochi IN India $1,308 6.5 Compare
4 Thiruvananthapuram IN India $1,324 6.1 Compare

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