Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0
Cost of Living in Goa, India
Goa is a city in India, where a single person can expect to spend about $487 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $213 per month, or $178 outside the centre. Internet is workable at around 31 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Goa scores 58/100 — moderately safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 80°F and winter highs around 88°F, with roughly 232 sunny days a year.
Goa Cost of Living Breakdown
🍽️ Dining
🛒 Groceries
🚌 Transportation
⚡ Utilities & Tech
🎬 Lifestyle
👔 Clothing
🏠 Housing
📊 Summary
Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Goa
How Goa Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Goa is cheaper than 98% of them, but sits in the bottom 7% for walkability.
| Metric | Goa | World rank | Rank in Asia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $487 | #6 of 340 | #5 of 65 |
| Safety | 58/100 | #195 of 340 | #50 of 65 |
| Healthcare | 66/100 | #187 of 340 | #34 of 65 |
| Internet speed | 31 Mbps | #318 of 340 | #55 of 65 |
| Walkability | 25/100 | #320 of 340 | #57 of 65 |
| Public transit | 15/100 | #278 of 340 | #50 of 65 |
| Food scene | 80/100 | #103 of 340 | #39 of 65 |
| Air quality | 85/100 | #114 of 340 | #12 of 65 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to Goa
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Goa.
- Jaipur, India — $391/mo, 20% cheaper, safety 50/100
Goa FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Goa?
A single person should budget around $487 per month in Goa, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs. A family of four typically needs about $1,135 per month excluding rent.
How much is rent in Goa?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Goa averages $213 per month, dropping to about $178 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $530.
Is Goa safe?
Goa scores 58/100 on safety, which is moderately safe. Tourist safety is rated 55/100.
How fast is the internet in Goa?
Median download speeds in Goa are around 31 Mbps — workable for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 22 coworking spaces in the city.
Does India offer a digital nomad visa?
India does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders should check current entry requirements before traveling.
What is the weather like in Goa?
Goa sees summer highs around 80°F and winter highs near 88°F, with about 232 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 119 days.
Goa in our travel guides
Visa Requirements for India
Add your passport to see whether you need a visa for India and how to apply.
Explore More
See Goa on the interactive map →