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Varkala

Kerala's real backwater-cliffside yoga/Ayurveda coastal town, distinct from Goa's party scene.

In Varkala, a mid-range month runs about $446 (₹42,819) and there is some 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 1% cheapest cities day to day

Internet1.2/10

Slower internet than about 90% of cities

Visas4/10

Harder visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking2.8/10

Weaker coworking than about 80% of cities

English6/10

Less English-friendly than about 65% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness2.4/10

Fewer wellness options than about 85% of cities

Getting There4.9/10

Harder to reach than about 55% of cities

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