Cost of Living

Goa, India

Live cost-of-living data for Goa — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
16/ 10084% cheaper than New York
-46% rent since Jul 2026
$348/mo
Median Income
54/100
Safety
20%
Income Tax
tropical monsoon
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
20/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$190/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$170/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$535/month
Food & Groceries
18/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.66/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.6/kg
Transportation
8/100
Monthly Transit Pass$10/month
One-Way Ticket$0.21/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.32/km
Utilities
8/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$25/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$20/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$8/month
Healthcare
22/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$6/visit
Dentist Visit$12/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$4/course
Education
15/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$200/month
International Primary School (yearly)$6,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$150/course
Entertainment
22/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$4/ticket
Theater Ticket$15/ticket
Museum Entry$2/ticket
Clothing
20/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$30/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$15/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$45/pair
Personal Care
15/100
Haircut (Men)$3/cut
Haircut (Women)$8/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2.5/bottle
Dining Out
22/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$4.8/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$22/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$3.75/meal
Childcare
18/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$200/month
Babysitter (per hour)$3/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$6/pack
Fitness & Sports
18/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$15/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$8/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$2/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

35 Mbps
Internet Speed
$75
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
55/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Assagao, Anjuna, Vagator

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goa cheap to live in?

Goa has a cost of living index of 16/100, where New York = 100. It is 84% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $560–$784 per month.

How much does rent cost in Goa?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Goa costs approximately $190/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $170/month.

Is Goa good for digital nomads?

Goa has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 35 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $75/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Goa?

The median net monthly salary in Goa is approximately $348 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Goa compare to New York for cost of living?

Goa (cost index 16) is 84% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,100/month by moving from New York to Goa.

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