Travel budget and cost of living in Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) how much does a trip cost?

Thiruvananthapuram travel budget

Thiruvananthapuram: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Thiruvananthapuram

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

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

Cost of living in Thiruvananthapuram compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Thiruvananthapuram in 2024 is 56% 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 Thiruvananthapuram in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Thiruvananthapuram by expense type

Restaurant budget in Thiruvananthapuram

Lunch

$ 1/person
($ 0.9 to $ 3)

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95% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 3.7/person
($ 2.7 to $ 4.7)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 3.5/person
($ 3.5 to $ 4.2)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.8 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 2.4)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.8 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 5.9)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 1.6/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.3/can
($ 0.3 to $ 0.4)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Thiruvananthapuram

1-star hotel

$ 83/night
($ 12 to $ 434)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143

2-star hotel

$ 56/night
($ 15 to $ 206)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143

3-star hotel

$ 72/night
($ 20 to $ 177)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

4-star hotel

$ 79/night
($ 24 to $ 255)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 291

5-star hotel

$ 136/night
($ 52 to $ 380)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 502

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 86/month
($ 17 to $ 398)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

Room with kitchen

$ 68/month
($ 24 to $ 220)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 104/month
($ 33 to $ 300)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 98/month
($ 68 to $ 226)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 143/month
($ 30 to $ 527)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192

Supermarket food budget in Thiruvananthapuram

Milk

$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1/12 eggs
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 5.4)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.3
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Thiruvananthapuram

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 2.4)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.3/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.3)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.2
($ 0.3 to $ 2.4)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 35/24hrs
($ 25 to $ 77)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 31

Leisure activity budget in Thiruvananthapuram

Cinema

$ 3.5/ticket
($ 2.4 to $ 5.9)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 23/hr
($ 19 to $ 25)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Thiruvananthapuram

Cigarettes

$ 3.7/pack
($ 2.4 to $ 5.9)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 29
($ 12 to $ 49)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 19
($ 9.5 to $ 30)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

Toronto → Delhi

$ 1720
(fair price: $ 1504)

Melbourne → Delhi

$ 1024
(fair price: $ 810)

Sydney → Delhi

$ 1043
(fair price: $ 826)

New York City → Delhi

$ 1206
(fair price: $ 981)

New York City → Mumbai

$ 1175
(fair price: $ 968)

London → Delhi

$ 636
(fair price: $ 570)