Madurai travel budget

Madurai: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Madurai

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 23 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 3.8 per person
  • $ 1.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 458* (39564 Rs.)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 51 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 3.4 per person
  • $ 2 per person

Total budget:

$ 1188* (102718 Rs.)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 77 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 6.6 per person
  • $ 4 per person

Total budget:

$ 1757* (151942 Rs.)

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



Cost of living in Madurai compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Madurai in 2025 is 64% 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 Madurai in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Madurai by expense type

Restaurant budget in Madurai

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Madurai is 68% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 2/person
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)

90% 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
$ 5.6/person
($ 4 to $ 6.7)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.1 for 500ml
($ 2 to $ 4)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 5.4)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.2/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

75% 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)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Madurai

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Madurai is 71% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Madurai (compared to United States)168168248248349349179179257257434359591261262323153153United StatesMadurai2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 23/night
($ 23 to $ 23)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 43/night
($ 19 to $ 123)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 59/night
($ 18 to $ 136)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 126/night
($ 82 to $ 184)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 28/night
($ 28 to $ 186)

95% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 23/month
($ 23 to $ 23)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 56/month
($ 40 to $ 96)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 104/month
($ 49 to $ 220)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 153/month
($ 153 to $ 153)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 87/month
($ 39 to $ 233)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Madurai

On average, the price of supermarket food in Madurai is 75% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 0.9/12 eggs
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

75% 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
$ 2.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 4.7)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 1.1)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.2 to $ 1.1)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Madurai

On average, the price of transport in Madurai is 52% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.4/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.4)

31% 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
Car hire
Car hire
$ 39/24hrs
($ 28 to $ 89)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Madurai

On average, budget for leisure activities in Madurai is 76% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 2/ticket
($ 1.6 to $ 8)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 7.8/hr
($ 3.3 to $ 14)

66% 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 Madurai

On average, shopping budget in Madurai is 45% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.1/pack
($ 4.7 to $ 8)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 28
($ 11 to $ 67)

54% 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
$ 956
(fair price: $ 783)
Sydney → Delhi
Sydney → Delhi
Sydney → Delhi
$ 1019
(fair price: $ 843)
Toronto → Delhi
Toronto → Delhi
Toronto → Delhi
$ 1691
(fair price: $ 1465)
New York City → Delhi
New York City → Delhi
New York City → Delhi
$ 1228
(fair price: $ 1018)
Manchester → Delhi
Manchester → Delhi
Manchester → Delhi
$ 809
(fair price: $ 672)



About this information on the cost of living in Madurai

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

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

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