At a glance
 IN
Pondicherry
|
 LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Sri Lanka |
| Nomad score | 6.2 / 10 | 5.3 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $945 / mo | $886 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 32° / 28°C | 32° / 27°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 63 Moderate | 51 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 31.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Average low | 25°C | 25.8°C |
| Precipitation | 121 mm / mo | 127 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 300 h / mo | 310 h / mo |
| Humidity | 76% | 79% |
| Rain days | 11.8 / mo | 13.5 / mo |
| Wind speed | 19.1 km/h | 22.6 km/h |
IN
Pondicherry · average high by month
J 28
F 29
M 31
A 33
M 34
J 34
J 34
A 33
S 33
O 30
N 28
D 28
LK
Jaffna · average high by month
J 28
F 30
M 32
A 32
M 31
J 31
J 31
A 31
S 30
O 30
N 29
D 28
Air quality
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IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 63 | 51 |
| PM2.5 | 16.1 µg/m³ | 7.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 25.7 µg/m³ | 11.1 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 61 µg/m³ | 85 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 10.5 | 9.4 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.1 | 2.1 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.9 | 4.0 |
| Startup Scene | 4.0 | 2.2 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 7.2 | 5.9 |
| Green Spaces | 5.6 | 4.7 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.6 | 5.3 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| Weather | 5.1 | 4.9 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.7 | 5.8 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.2 | 7.3 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Currency Stability | 6.7 | 4.3 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.3 | 6.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.1 | 8.0 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 8.2 | 7.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.2 | 3.5 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.6 | 4.2 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.5 | 6.6 |
| Nightlife | 5.2 | 2.7 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 6.8 | 6.7 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 4.4 | 1.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.4 | 4.0 |
| Online Community Presence | 4.6 | 2.3 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.5 | 2.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 4.2 | 1.9 |
| Internet Speed | 6.7 | 6.0 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.6 | 7.5 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.9 | 3.9 |
| Food Scene | 7.8 | 6.1 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.4 | 4.8 |
| Yoga Studios | 8.2 | 2.4 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.8 | 5.1 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.1 | 4.0 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.1 | 5.6 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Political Stability | 6.3 | 5.0 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.8 | 5.7 |
| Visa Ease | 5.3 | 6.2 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 5.1 | 5.8 |
| Cleanliness | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.0 | 6.2 |
| Family Friendly | 6.5 | 5.4 |
| Language Barrier | 6.3 | 4.0 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.4 | 6.8 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.7 | 6.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| Safety | 7.4 | 7.0 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Cycling | 4.9 | 3.4 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.2 | 4.9 |
| Public Transit | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.6 | 3.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 7.5 | 4.1 |
| Walkability | 6.5 | 4.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 5.6 | 2.6 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 5.2 | 3.1 |
| Networking Opportunities | 5.6 | 3.2 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.7 | 2.9 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.7 | 6.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $26 per pair | $13 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $16 per dress | $7.46 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $52 per pair | $30 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $31 per month | $36 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $3.15 per ticket | $2.09 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.57 per cup | $1.04 per cup |
| Beer | $2.62 per pint | $1.49 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.10 per meal | $1.49 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $21 per meal | $8.95 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $3.67 per meal | $3.58 per meal |
| Apples | $1.57 per kg | $0.75 per kg |
| Bread | $0.42 per loaf | $0.36 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.31 per bottle | $0.30 per bottle |
| Milk | $0.68 per liter | $0.54 per liter |
| Rice | $0.63 per kg | $0.48 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $3.15 per kg | $1.79 per kg |
| Beef | $5.25 per kg | $3.58 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $11 per bottle | $7.46 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $63 per month | $89 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $8.40 per visit | $5.97 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.25 per purchase | $1.49 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
|
IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $84 per month | $75 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $126 per month | $104 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $420 per month | $179 per month |
| Coworking Space | $63 per month | $36 per month |
| Coliving Space | $210 per month | $119 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $8.40 per month | $7.46 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $11 per month | $15 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $3.15 per visit | $2.39 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.57 per kg | $1.49 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $4.20 per month | $2.98 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $7.35 per month | $8.95 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $6.30 one-time | $4.47 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $21 per month | $15 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $8.40 per hour | $4.47 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $16 per month | $24 per month |
| Taxi Start | $0.73 per trip | $0.60 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.21 per km | $0.24 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $16 per month | $15 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $1.57 per trip | $1.19 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.05 per liter | $1.04 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $7.35 per month | $4.47 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Pondicherry
|
LK
Jaffna
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $21 per month | $18 per month |