At a glance
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Country | India | India |
| Nomad score | 6.0 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,244 / mo | $1,324 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 31° / 25°C | 30° / 24°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 77 Moderate | 84 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Average high | 29.7°C | 29.5°C |
| Average low | 24.2°C | 23.8°C |
| Precipitation | 222 mm / mo | 201 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 292 h / mo | 294 h / mo |
| Humidity | 82% | 83% |
| Rain days | 19.7 / mo | 19.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 17.9 km/h | 17.4 km/h |
IN
Varkala · average high by month
J 31
F 32
M 32
A 31
M 30
J 28
J 28
A 28
S 28
O 28
N 29
D 30
IN
Thiruvananthapuram · average high by month
J 31
F 32
M 32
A 31
M 30
J 28
J 28
A 28
S 28
O 28
N 29
D 30
Air quality
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| US AQI | 77 | 84 |
| PM2.5 | 13.3 µg/m³ | 16.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 15.4 µg/m³ | 19.7 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 87 µg/m³ | 114 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.6 | 3.9 |
| Local Payment Services | 5.5 | 8.5 |
| Startup Scene | 2.5 | 6.0 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Air Conditioning | 5.6 | 6.6 |
| Green Spaces | 6.3 | 7.0 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.1 | 4.4 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Weather | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.9 | 6.9 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.2 | 7.3 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Accommodation Cost | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| Cost of Living | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Currency Stability | 5.7 | 6.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.1 | 7.9 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.1 | 8.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Culture | 7.3 | 8.0 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.9 | 5.1 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.0 | 5.4 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Nightlife | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.7 | 8.5 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.1 | 5.2 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.7 | 3.2 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Cafes with WiFi | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.8 | 4.7 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.5 | 4.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 4.4 | 3.0 |
| Internet Speed | 6.4 | 7.0 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.9 | 7.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Fitness Facilities | 4.9 | 6.3 |
| Food Scene | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Yoga Studios | 8.7 | 7.7 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Healthcare | 5.4 | 7.2 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.2 | 6.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.7 | 1.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| Political Stability | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| Visa Ease | 6.4 | 5.4 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Air Quality | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Cleanliness | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.2 | 6.6 |
| Family Friendly | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Language Barrier | 7.2 | 5.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.6 | 7.1 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Female Friendly | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.3 | 6.9 |
| Safety | 7.5 | 7.4 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Airport Connectivity | 5.9 | 6.6 |
| Cycling | 3.1 | 4.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.5 | 6.4 |
| Public Transit | 3.6 | 5.4 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 3.6 | 6.7 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 7.8 | 4.7 |
| Walkability | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Coworking Quality | 4.3 | 5.3 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.9 | 4.3 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.6 | 4.4 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.3 | 6.8 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Jeans | $30 per pair | $34 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $19 per dress | $19 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $56 per pair | $59 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Dining Out | $43 per month | $27 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Cinema Ticket | $2.67 per ticket | $2.67 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Coffee | $1.71 per cup | $1.92 per cup |
| Beer | $2.35 per pint | $2.35 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.67 per meal | $1.60 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $16 per meal | $16 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $5.87 per meal | $6.41 per meal |
| Apples | $2.24 per kg | $2.56 per kg |
| Bread | $0.59 per loaf | $0.53 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.32 per bottle | $0.32 per bottle |
| Milk | $0.66 per liter | $0.66 per liter |
| Rice | $0.80 per kg | $0.69 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $4.06 per kg | $4.06 per kg |
| Beef | $4.49 per kg | $4.81 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $10 per bottle | $10 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Groceries | $96 per month | $75 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Health Insurance | $8.54 per month | $8.54 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $6.41 per visit | $6.41 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $3.74 per purchase | $1.60 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Housing | $128 per month | $101 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $198 per month | $176 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $513 per month | $481 per month |
| Coworking Space | $112 per month | $69 per month |
| Coliving Space | $342 per month | $128 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Internet & Mobile | $4.81 per month | $4.81 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Leisure Activities | $16 per month | $13 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Haircut | $4.27 per visit | $4.27 per visit |
| Laundry | $0.64 per kg | $2.67 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Mobile Plan | $4.81 per month | $4.81 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $9.08 per month | $8.01 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $6.94 one-time | $6.41 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $24 per month | $27 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $8.54 per hour | $5.34 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Transportation | $27 per month | $13 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.07 per trip | $0.75 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.27 per km | $0.21 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $13 per month | $13 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $2.14 per trip | $1.92 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.16 per liter | $1.20 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $4.81 per month | $5.34 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Varkala
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Thiruvananthapuram
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| Utilities | $19 per month | $19 per month |