Is Thiruvananthapuram more expensive than Surat?

Thiruvananthapuram is 1.1% more expensive than Surat overall. Rent is 36.1% lower, groceries 0.4% more expensive, and restaurants 0.7% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Surat or Thiruvananthapuram?

Surat has a purchasing power index of 47.6 while Thiruvananthapuram has 40.1 (NYC = 100). Surat offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇮🇳 Surat vs 🇮🇳 Thiruvananthapuram

2026

Thiruvananthapuram is 1.1% more expensive

Category	🇮🇳 Surat	🇮🇳 Thiruvananthapuram	Difference
Cost of Living	18.1	18.3	+1.1%
Rent	6.1	3.9	-36.1%
Groceries	22.9	23.0	+0.4%
Restaurants	15.1	15.0	-0.7%
Purchasing Power	47.6	40.1	-15.8%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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