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Pondicherry

French colonial charm with a real, if small, coworking and nomad scene

In Pondicherry, a mid-range month runs about $403 (₹38,646) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very Low

Among the 5% cheapest cities day to day

Internet3.4/10

Slower internet than about 65% of cities

Visas3/10

Harder visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking3.2/10

Weaker coworking than about 75% of cities

English5/10

Less English-friendly than about 80% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness3.3/10

Fewer wellness options than about 75% of cities

Getting There4.9/10

Harder to reach than about 55% of cities

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33 categories for Pondicherry, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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