Islands in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
Cost of living in Andaman Islands
How much a month costs in Andaman Islands
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $623–1,040 (₹60,000–100,000).
Prices in Andaman Islands
Typical 2026 ranges in INR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | INR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₹600–1,500 | $6.2–15.6 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₹3,000–8,000 | $31–83 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₹100–250 | $1.0–2.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₹500–1,200 | $5.2–12.5 |
| Cappuccino | ₹150–300 | $1.6–3.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₹250–450 | $2.6–4.7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₹20–100 | $0.2–1.0 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₹200–500 | $2.1–5.2 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₹350–600 | $3.6–6.2 |
Value for money: 80/100
A value score of 80/100 means Andaman Islands gives more quality of life per dollar than 79% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 45/100. It's the 41st most affordable of 47 places we cover in India.
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Cost of living across India
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Hampi | $291–467 | 100/100 |
| Pushkar | $311–498 | 99/100 |
| Jaisalmer | $311–519 | 99/100 |
| Darjeeling | $332–519 | 100/100 |
| Munnar | $332–519 | 99/100 |
| Alleppey | $342–540 | 98/100 |
| Amritsar | $363–571 | 98/100 |
| Jodhpur | $363–571 | 97/100 |
| Varkala | $394–623 | 96/100 |
| Varanasi | $394–674 | 92/100 |
| Dharamshala | $394–674 | 99/100 |
| Leh | $415–674 | 96/100 |
| Pondicherry | $415–674 | 99/100 |
| Rishikesh | $415–726 | 95/100 |
| Manali | $415–726 | 96/100 |
| Shimla | $467–726 | 97/100 |
| Agra | $467–830 | 79/100 |
| Palolem | $519–830 | 92/100 |
| Udaipur | $498–882 | 84/100 |
| Kolkata | $519–934 | 91/100 |
| Chennai | $571–934 | 91/100 |
| Anjuna | $571–934 | 81/100 |
| Jaipur | $571–986 | 74/100 |
| Kochi | $571–986 | 90/100 |
| Andaman Islands | $623–1,040 | 80/100 |
| Hyderabad | $674–1,140 | 82/100 |
| Goa | $726–1,250 | 76/100 |
| Delhi | $778–1,350 | 52/100 |
| Bangalore | $778–1,350 | 71/100 |
| Mumbai | $934–1,660 | 35/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Andaman Islands
Similar safety, lower cost, in South Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hampi | India | $291–467 |
| Darjeeling | India | $332–519 |
| Mysore | India | $363–571 |
| Dharamshala | India | $394–674 |
| Pondicherry | India | $415–674 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Andaman Islands?
About $311–467 on a lean budget, $623–1,040 for a comfortable month and $1,450–3,110 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Andaman Islands?
A local meal is ₹100–250 ($1.0–2.6); a mid-range restaurant is ₹500–1,200 ($5.2–12.5) per person.
Is India expensive?
Prices in India are about 23% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Andaman and Nicobar Tourism
- Airports Authority of India
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.