Is Surat more expensive than Thiruvananthapuram?

Surat is 1.1% cheaper than Thiruvananthapuram overall. Rent is 56.4% higher, groceries 0.4% cheaper, and restaurants 0.7% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Thiruvananthapuram or Surat?

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

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇮🇳 Thiruvananthapuram vs 🇮🇳 Surat

2026

Surat is 1.1% cheaper

Category	🇮🇳 Thiruvananthapuram	🇮🇳 Surat	Difference
Cost of Living	18.3	18.1	-1.1%
Rent	3.9	6.1	+56.4%
Groceries	23.0	22.9	-0.4%
Restaurants	15.0	15.1	+0.7%
Purchasing Power	40.1	47.6	+18.7%

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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