Is Rajkot more expensive than Thiruvananthapuram?

Rajkot is 1.1% cheaper than Thiruvananthapuram overall. Rent is 20.5% lower, groceries 5.7% more expensive, and restaurants 17.3% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Thiruvananthapuram or Rajkot?

Thiruvananthapuram has a purchasing power index of 40.1 while Rajkot has 43.6 (NYC = 100). Rajkot offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇮🇳 Thiruvananthapuram vs 🇮🇳 Rajkot

2026

Rajkot is 1.1% cheaper

Category	🇮🇳 Thiruvananthapuram	🇮🇳 Rajkot	Difference
Cost of Living	18.3	18.1	-1.1%
Rent	3.9	3.1	-20.5%
Groceries	23.0	24.3	+5.7%
Restaurants	15.0	12.4	-17.3%
Purchasing Power	40.1	43.6	+8.7%

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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