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
11/ 10089% cheaper than New York
-39% rent since Jul 2026
$350/mo
Median Income
54/100
Safety
15%
Income Tax
tropical monsoon
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

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

Housing
25/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$215/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$195/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$625/month
Food & Groceries
15/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.75/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.75/kg
Transportation
15/100
Monthly Transit Pass$12/month
One-Way Ticket$0.3/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.8/km
Utilities
12/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$28/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$18/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$8/month
Healthcare
20/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$36/visit
Dentist Visit$45/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$6/course
Education
25/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$250/month
International Primary School (yearly)$6,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$180/course
Entertainment
20/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$5/ticket
Theater Ticket$18/ticket
Museum Entry$6/ticket
Clothing
25/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$35/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$20/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$50/pair
Personal Care
15/100
Haircut (Men)$8/cut
Haircut (Women)$16/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2.5/bottle
Dining Out
20/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$4.5/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$25/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$4/meal
Childcare
20/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$300/month
Babysitter (per hour)$6/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$8/pack
Fitness & Sports
20/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$20/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$10/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$3/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

25 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
45/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Anjuna, Assagao, Vagator

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goa cheap to live in?

Goa has a cost of living index of 11/100, where New York = 100. It is 89% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $400–$560 per month.

How much does rent cost in Goa?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Goa costs approximately $215/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $195/month.

Is Goa good for digital nomads?

Goa has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 25 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Goa?

The median net monthly salary in Goa is approximately $350 USD. The income tax rate is around 15%.

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

Goa (cost index 11) is 89% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,225/month by moving from New York to Goa.

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