At a glance
 IN
Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Nomad score | 5.4 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,227 / mo | $1,479 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 20° / 11°C | 33° / 25°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 72 Moderate | 122 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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IN
Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 18.5°C | 32.1°C |
| Average low | 11.8°C | 22.8°C |
| Precipitation | 188 mm / mo | 252 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 255 h / mo | 271 h / mo |
| Humidity | 82% | 77% |
| Rain days | 21.2 / mo | 14.5 / mo |
| Wind speed | 7.5 km/h | 16.3 km/h |
IN
Kodaikanal · average high by month
J 17
F 18
M 20
A 21
M 20
J 19
J 19
A 18
S 19
O 18
N 17
D 17
IN
Goa · average high by month
J 33
F 35
M 36
A 36
M 34
J 29
J 27
A 28
S 29
O 31
N 33
D 34
Air quality
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Kodaikanal
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Goa
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| US AQI | 72 | 122 |
| PM2.5 | 12.8 µg/m³ | 48.1 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 14.4 µg/m³ | 61.5 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 32 µg/m³ | 116 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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IN
Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 1.9 | 5.4 |
| Local Payment Services | 5.1 | 7.9 |
| Startup Scene | 1.9 | 6.4 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Air Conditioning | 3.8 | 6.3 |
| Green Spaces | 8.6 | 6.8 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.7 | 5.7 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.6 | 5.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| Weather | 7.2 | 6.2 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.9 | 7.8 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.3 | 6.3 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.0 | 4.7 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.8 | 7.5 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Accommodation Cost | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Currency Stability | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.3 | 7.0 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.9 | 7.5 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Kodaikanal
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Goa
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| Culture | 6.2 | 8.2 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.8 | 6.0 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.1 | 8.1 |
| Nightlife | 2.7 | 8.7 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.8 | 8.5 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Kodaikanal
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Goa
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.2 | 6.1 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.3 | 7.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.7 | 6.6 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Cafes with WiFi | 4.7 | 7.1 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.0 | 6.6 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.4 | 6.6 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.1 | 7.0 |
| Internet Speed | 5.6 | 7.2 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.4 | 8.6 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Kodaikanal
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Goa
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| Fitness Facilities | 4.6 | 6.6 |
| Food Scene | 5.8 | 7.9 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.1 | 7.7 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.1 | 8.7 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Healthcare | 5.8 | 7.0 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.9 | 6.5 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.4 | 3.8 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Political Stability | 6.3 | 6.6 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Visa Ease | 5.3 | 5.8 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Air Quality | 7.7 | 6.3 |
| Cleanliness | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.0 | 6.7 |
| Family Friendly | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| Language Barrier | 6.0 | 7.2 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.4 | 8.0 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Female Friendly | 7.0 | 6.6 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| Safety | 7.3 | 7.0 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Airport Connectivity | 3.2 | 7.1 |
| Cycling | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.2 | 6.3 |
| Public Transit | 2.9 | 4.1 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.1 | 6.2 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.9 | 8.8 |
| Walkability | 5.6 | 5.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Kodaikanal
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Goa
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| Coworking Quality | 2.9 | 6.6 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.7 | 5.7 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.7 | 6.1 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.3 | 5.2 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.5 | 7.1 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Kodaikanal
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Goa
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| Jeans | $30 per pair | $34 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $24 per dress | $26 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $59 per pair | $59 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Dining Out | $27 per month | $48 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Cinema Ticket | $2.14 per ticket | $3.74 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Kodaikanal
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Goa
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| Coffee | $1.71 per cup | $1.92 per cup |
| Beer | $2.24 per pint | $1.28 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.67 per meal | $3.74 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $24 per meal | $24 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $4.81 per meal | $6.94 per meal |
| Apples | $2.35 per kg | $2.24 per kg |
| Bread | $0.59 per loaf | $0.48 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.32 per bottle | $0.32 per bottle |
| Milk | $0.69 per liter | $0.66 per liter |
| Rice | $0.80 per kg | $0.91 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $4.06 per kg | $3.42 per kg |
| Beef | $4.49 per kg | $5.13 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $10 per bottle | $10 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Kodaikanal
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Goa
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| Groceries | $80 per month | $107 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Health Insurance | $4.81 per month | $13 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $8.54 per visit | $8.54 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $3.74 per purchase | $3.74 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Housing | $101 per month | $160 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $198 per month | $304 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,228 per month | $1,015 per month |
| Coworking Space | $88 per month | $91 per month |
| Coliving Space | $374 per month | $449 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Internet & Mobile | $6.94 per month | $7.48 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Leisure Activities | $11 per month | $21 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Haircut | $4.81 per visit | $6.41 per visit |
| Laundry | $0.43 per kg | $4.81 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Mobile Plan | $4.81 per month | $4.81 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $9.08 per month | $9.08 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $5.34 one-time | $6.41 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $24 per month | $30 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $6.41 per hour | $8.01 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Transportation | $13 per month | $32 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.60 per trip | $1.60 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.30 per km | $0.64 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $13 per month | $13 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $3.74 per trip | $3.74 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.16 per liter | $1.05 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $6.41 per month | $4.81 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Kodaikanal
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IN
Goa
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| Utilities | $13 per month | $27 per month |