Karaikal travel budget

Karaikal: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Karaikal

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Karaikal for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 2.3 per person
  • $ 0.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 79* (6776 Rs.)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 9 per person
  • $ 2.1 per person
  • $ 3.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 402* (34762 Rs.)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 4.3 per person
  • $ 6.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 615* (53158 Rs.)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Karaikal compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Karaikal in 2025 is 70% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Karaikal in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Karaikal by expense type

Restaurant budget in Karaikal

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Karaikal is 76% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 0.9/person
($ 0.9 to $ 2.7)

95% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 6.7/person
($ 3.3 to $ 55)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.7/person
($ 4 to $ 6.7)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.3 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 4)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 2.7 to $ 5.4)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 0.8/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.4/can
($ 0.2 to $ 1.3)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Supermarket food budget in Karaikal

On average, the price of supermarket food in Karaikal is 80% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 0.8/12 eggs
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 6.7)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 4)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.2/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 1.1)

94% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.2/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 1.1)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.2 to $ 1.1)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Karaikal

On average, the price of transport in Karaikal is 57% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.1/ticket
( $ 0.1)

95% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.2/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.4)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.2
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Karaikal

On average, budget for leisure activities in Karaikal is 81% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.3/ticket
($ 1.6 to $ 8)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 3.3/hr
( $ 3.3)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Karaikal

On average, shopping budget in Karaikal is 58% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.5/pack
($ 3.5 to $ 8)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 14
($ 11 to $ 67)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 35
($ 9.4 to $ 55)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Delhi
London → Delhi
London → Delhi
$ 726
(fair price: $ 629)
Melbourne → Delhi
Melbourne → Delhi
Melbourne → Delhi
$ 955
(fair price: $ 783)
Sydney → Delhi
Sydney → Delhi
Sydney → Delhi
$ 1019
(fair price: $ 842)
Toronto → Delhi
Toronto → Delhi
Toronto → Delhi
$ 1690
(fair price: $ 1465)
New York City → Delhi
New York City → Delhi
New York City → Delhi
$ 1228
(fair price: $ 1017)
Manchester → Delhi
Manchester → Delhi
Manchester → Delhi
$ 808
(fair price: $ 672)



About this information on the cost of living in Karaikal

The information about the cost of living in Karaikal shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Karaikal was updated on 28-03-2025.

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