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title: "India for digital nomads: 34 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/india
description: "India for remote workers: 34 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Mysuru (56/100). India has no digital-nom…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
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# India for digital nomads: 34 cities compared (2026)

India has 34 cities in the dataset. Mysuru scores highest under balanced weights at 56/100; Hyderabad is the cheapest with a city-level price at $768 a month. India has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in India, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Mysuru | 56 | 750 (national estimate) | 36.1 | Ashtanga yoga schools; Mysore Palace | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/mysuru |
| 2 | Bengaluru | 56 | 922 | 32.6 | Tech industry; Mild weather | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/bangalore |
| 3 | Gokarna | 51 | 750 (national estimate) | 25.9 | Om Beach and Kudle Beach; Mahabaleshwar Temple | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/gokarna |
| 4 | Coimbatore | 51 | 750 (national estimate) | 29.5 | Textile and engineering industry; Isha Yoga Center | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/coimbatore |
| 5 | Varkala | 51 | 750 (national estimate) | 29.2 | North Cliff cafés; Papanasam Beach | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/varkala |
| 6 | Thiruvananthapuram | 51 | 750 (national estimate) | 29.2 | Technopark; Kovalam and Varkala beaches | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/thiruvananthapuram |
| 7 | Chennai | 50 | 750 (national estimate) | 30.9 | Marina Beach; Carnatic music | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/chennai |
| 8 | Goa (Panaji) | 50 | 750 (national estimate) | 26.8 | Beaches north and south; Portuguese heritage | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/goa |
| 9 | Dharamshala | 50 | 750 (national estimate) | 27.2 | McLeod Ganj and the Dalai Lama's temple; Himalayan hiking | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/dharamshala |
| 10 | Pondicherry (Puducherry) | 50 | 750 (national estimate) | 33.8 | French Quarter; Auroville nearby | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/pondicherry |
| 11 | Hyderabad | 49 | 768 | 30.2 | HITEC City; Biryani | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/hyderabad |
| 12 | Kolkata | 49 | 750 (national estimate) | 28.2 | Very low rents; Colonial architecture | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/kolkata |
| 13 | Leh | 49 | 750 (national estimate) | 27.2 | Monasteries and Leh Palace; Pangong and Nubra road trips | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/leh |
| 14 | Shimla | 49 | 750 (national estimate) | 17 | The Ridge and the Mall; Kalka–Shimla toy train | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/shimla |
| 15 | New Delhi | 48 | 750 (national estimate) | 34.8 | Mughal monuments; Metro network | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/delhi |
| 16 | Surat | 48 | 750 (national estimate) | 30.6 | Diamond-polishing industry; Textile markets | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/surat |
| 17 | Manali | 48 | 750 (national estimate) | 20.5 | Old Manali cafés; Solang Valley and Atal Tunnel | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/manali |
| 18 | Ahmedabad | 47 | 750 (national estimate) | 28.1 | UNESCO walled city; Sabarmati riverfront | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/ahmedabad |
| 19 | Darjeeling | 47 | 750 (national estimate) | 15.2 | Tea gardens; Darjeeling Himalayan Railway | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/darjeeling |
| 20 | Pune | 47 | 750 (national estimate) | 29.8 | IT and auto industry; Pleasant climate | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/pune |
| 21 | Kochi | 47 | 750 (national estimate) | 22.9 | Fort Kochi heritage quarter; Gateway to the backwaters | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/kochi |
| 22 | Indore | 47 | 750 (national estimate) | 25.6 | Sarafa Bazaar night food; Cleanest-city rankings | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/indore |
| 23 | Bhubaneswar | 46 | 750 (national estimate) | 24.9 | Lingaraj and medieval temples; Planned 1950s capital | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/bhubaneswar |
| 24 | Agra | 46 | 750 (national estimate) | 20.3 | Taj Mahal; Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/agra |
| 25 | Mumbai | 46 | 1178 | 28.9 | Bollywood and finance; Street food | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/mumbai |
| 26 | Visakhapatnam | 45 | 750 (national estimate) | 27 | Ramakrishna Beach and Rushikonda; Araku Valley train | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/visakhapatnam |
| 27 | Udaipur | 45 | 750 (national estimate) | 18.4 | Lake Pichola; City Palace | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/udaipur |
| 28 | Chandigarh | 44 | 750 (national estimate) | 31.7 | Le Corbusier's Capitol Complex; Grid of numbered sectors | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/chandigarh |
| 29 | Jaipur | 44 | 750 (national estimate) | 26.3 | Amber Fort and the Pink City; Crafts and textiles | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/jaipur |
| 30 | Lucknow | 44 | 750 (national estimate) | 21.3 | Awadhi kebabs and biryani; Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/lucknow |
| 31 | Amritsar | 44 | 750 (national estimate) | 26.5 | Golden Temple; Wagah border ceremony | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/amritsar |
| 32 | Gangtok | 44 | 750 (national estimate) | 20.6 | MG Marg pedestrian street; Monasteries and Tsomgo Lake | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/gangtok |
| 33 | Rishikesh | 44 | 750 (national estimate) | 27.9 | Yoga and meditation schools; Ganges riverside ghats | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/rishikesh |
| 34 | Varanasi | 44 | 750 (national estimate) | 11.5 | Ghats and evening aarti; Boat rides at dawn | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/varanasi |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 2.72 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2023 |
| Political stability | 55th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 69/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 67.3 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.685 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | e-visa required |
| EU (Germany) | e-visa required |
| UK | e-visa required |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for India yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/bangalore-vs-mysuru
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/gokarna-vs-mysuru
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/coimbatore-vs-mysuru
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/mysuru-vs-varkala

## FAQ

### Is India good for digital nomads?

Mysuru scores 56/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 744 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. India's 34 cities average 47.8/100. Strongest factors in Mysuru: climate and cost of living; weakest: getting there & around.

### What is the cheapest city in India for a remote worker?

Hyderabad, at about $768 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Mumbai is the most expensive city-priced option at $1,178.

### Does India have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in India without a visa?

US passport: e-visa required. EU passport (Germany as reference): e-visa required. UK passport: e-visa required. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in India has the fastest internet?

Mysuru, with a measured median download of 36.1 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is India?

India records 2.72 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2023) and sits at the 55th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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