Mountain town in Kerala, India
Cost of living in Munnar
How much a month costs in Munnar
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $332–519 (₹32,000–50,000).
Prices in Munnar
Typical 2026 ranges in INR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | INR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₹400–800 | $4.2–8.3 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₹2,500–6,000 | $26–62 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₹100–200 | $1.0–2.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₹350–900 | $3.6–9.3 |
| Cappuccino | ₹100–250 | $1.0–2.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₹250–400 | $2.6–4.2 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₹10–30 | $0.10–0.31 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₹150–300 | $1.6–3.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₹350–600 | $3.6–6.2 |
Value for money: 99/100
A value score of 99/100 means Munnar gives more quality of life per dollar than 98% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 45/100. It's the 10th 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 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Munnar?
About $166–249 on a lean budget, $332–519 for a comfortable month and $830–1,350 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Munnar?
A local meal is ₹100–200 ($1.0–2.1); a mid-range restaurant is ₹350–900 ($3.6–9.3) 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
- Kerala Tourism: Munnar
- Cochin International Airport
- KSRTC Kerala
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.