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Jaffna vs Madurai

LK Sri Lanka IN India

Jaffna, Sri Lanka compared with Madurai, India: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Country Sri Lanka India
Nomad score 5.3 / 10 5.6 / 10
Cost of living $886 / mo $1,066 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 34° / 27°C 34° / 26°C
Air quality (AQI) 60 Moderate 84 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Average high 30.2°C 34.5°C
Average low 25.8°C 24°C
Precipitation 127 mm / mo 112 mm / mo
Sunshine 310 h / mo 299 h / mo
Humidity 79% 66%
Rain days 13.5 / mo 11.7 / mo
Wind speed 22.6 km/h 16.5 km/h

LK Jaffna · average high by month

IN Madurai · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
US AQI 60 84
PM2.5 15.2 µg/m³ 25.8 µg/m³
PM10 23.6 µg/m³ 42.6 µg/m³
Ozone 114 µg/m³ 153 µg/m³
UV index 8.2 8.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.1 3.3
Local Payment Services 4.0 7.9
Startup Scene 2.2 3.5

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Air Conditioning 5.9 6.6
Green Spaces 4.7 4.1
Natural Disaster Risk 5.3 5.8
Noise Pollution 4.9 3.5
Seasonal Variety 3.5 2.8
Weather 4.9 3.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Mobile Network Coverage 7.3 8.2
Power Grid Reliability 5.8 7.2
Public WiFi Availability 3.2 3.8
VPN Reliability 7.3 7.5

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Accommodation Cost 7.8 8.5
Cost of Living 7.8 8.3
Currency Stability 4.3 6.6
Entertainment Cost 6.9 7.8
Food & Groceries 8.1 8.6
Gym Membership Cost 7.0 7.6
Transportation Cost 8.0 8.4

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Culture 7.3 8.3
Indoors Fun 3.5 4.3
Language Learning Opportunities 4.2 5.6
Local Experiences & Tours 6.6 7.9
Nightlife 2.7 3.3
Outdoors & Nature 6.7 4.6

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.8 1.9
Nomad Friendly 4.0 3.7
Online Community Presence 2.3 1.9

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Cafes with WiFi 3.8 5.5
Coworking Spaces Availability 2.2 4.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 2.5 3.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.9 2.2
Internet Speed 6.0 7.2
Local SIM Card Availability 7.5 8.3

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Fitness Facilities 3.9 5.5
Food Scene 6.1 7.7
Healthy Food Options 4.8 5.5
Yoga Studios 2.4 6.5

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Healthcare 5.1 6.5
Healthcare Affordability 8.4 8.7
Healthcare Quality 4.0 5.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 5.6 0.5
Ease of Business Registration 3.3 3.6
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.4 3.8
Freedom of Speech 4.6 4.8
Political Stability 5.0 6.0
Tax Friendliness 5.7 3.7
Visa Ease 6.2 4.5

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Air Quality 5.8 3.9
Cleanliness 5.4 4.3
Environmental Quality 6.2 4.3
Family Friendly 5.4 5.6
Language Barrier 4.0 5.0
Work-Life Balance 6.8 5.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Female Friendly 6.0 5.7
Racial Tolerance 6.5 6.4
Safety 7.0 6.8

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Airport Connectivity 4.6 6.2
Cycling 3.4 2.6
Intercity Travel Options 4.9 6.8
Public Transit 3.6 4.3
Ride-sharing Services 3.8 5.9
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 4.1 4.0
Walkability 4.8 4.4

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Coworking Quality 2.6 4.4
Freelance Ecosystem 3.1 3.9
Networking Opportunities 3.2 3.8
Remote Job Opportunities 2.9 3.9
Time Zone Favorability 6.5 7.1

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Jeans $13 per pair $30 per pair
Summer Dress $7.46 per dress $17 per dress
Running Shoes $30 per pair $45 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Dining Out $36 per month $27 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Cinema Ticket $2.09 per ticket $2.24 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Coffee $1.04 per cup $1.28 per cup
Beer $1.49 per pint $2.35 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.49 per meal $1.92 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $8.95 per meal $13 per meal
Fast Food Combo $3.58 per meal $4.81 per meal
Apples $0.75 per kg $2.03 per kg
Bread $0.36 per loaf $0.48 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.30 per bottle $0.32 per bottle
Milk $0.54 per liter $0.66 per liter
Rice $0.48 per kg $0.69 per kg
Chicken Fillets $1.79 per kg $3.63 per kg
Beef $3.58 per kg $4.06 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $7.46 per bottle $10 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Groceries $89 per month $80 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Health Insurance $0.00 per month $8.54 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Doctor Visit (GP) $5.97 per visit $5.34 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $1.49 per purchase $3.20 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Housing $75 per month $91 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $104 per month $134 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $179 per month $513 per month
Coworking Space $36 per month $69 per month
Coliving Space $119 per month $166 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Internet & Mobile $7.46 per month $4.81 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Leisure Activities $15 per month $11 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Haircut $2.39 per visit $3.74 per visit
Laundry $1.49 per kg $0.43 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Mobile Plan $2.98 per month $4.26 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $8.95 per month $9.08 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $4.47 one-time $5.87 one-time
Gym Membership $15 per month $19 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $4.47 per hour $6.41 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Transportation $24 per month $13 per month
Taxi Start $0.60 per trip $1.07 per trip
Taxi per km $0.24 per km $0.23 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $15 per month $12 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $1.19 per trip $1.71 per trip
Gasoline $1.04 per liter $1.13 per liter
Scooter Rental $4.47 per month $4.81 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
LK Jaffna IN Madurai
Utilities $18 per month $19 per month