Is Guwahati more expensive than Thiruvananthapuram?

Guwahati is 1.1% cheaper than Thiruvananthapuram overall. Rent is 15.4% lower, groceries 2.2% cheaper, and restaurants 12.0% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Thiruvananthapuram or Guwahati?

Thiruvananthapuram has a purchasing power index of 40.1 while Guwahati has 57.6 (NYC = 100). Guwahati offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇮🇳 Thiruvananthapuram vs 🇮🇳 Guwahati

2026

Guwahati is 1.1% cheaper

Category	🇮🇳 Thiruvananthapuram	🇮🇳 Guwahati	Difference
Cost of Living	18.3	18.1	-1.1%
Rent	3.9	3.3	-15.4%
Groceries	23.0	22.5	-2.2%
Restaurants	15.0	16.8	+12.0%
Purchasing Power	40.1	57.6	+43.6%

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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