Panaji ranks 5th of 10 priced cities in India on cost — $282 a month in essentials, 14% above Kochi, the cheapest. The average net salary of $188 covers that 0.7×. 108 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at district level. PM2.5 averages 21.8 µg/m³ a year, 4× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 25°C, May 30°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $132 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $174 |
| Groceries | $52 |
| Dining out | $63 |
| Utilities | $29 |
| Local transport | $6 |
| Essentials / mo | $282 |
| Avg net salary | $188 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $258 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $348 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Panaji, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $2.61 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $15.67 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $3.66 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.70 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.04 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $1.83 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.44 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.17 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $0.71 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.48 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.77 |
| Eggs, 12 | $0.91 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $5.18 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.40 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.44 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $0.84 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.40 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.38 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.43 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.35 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.16 |
| Monthly transit pass | $6.27 |
| Taxi start | $0.31 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.52 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.05 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $20.90 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $8.36 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $3.55 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $31.05 |
| Cinema, one seat | $2.87 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Panaji has 108 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (district level). That is the 5th-highest of 10 India cities we track. India's national figure is 109.4, so Panaji runs 1 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.4°C | 27.8°C | 67% | 21% | 3 mm |
| Feb | 26.5°C | 29.3°C | 67% | 19% | 1 mm |
| Mar | 27.9°C | 32.2°C | 73% | 26% | 11 mm |
| Apr | 29.4°C | 35.1°C | 76% | 35% | 8 mm |
| May | 30°C | 35.9°C | 76% | 60% | 74 mm |
| Jun | 27.6°C | 33.2°C | 87% | 91% | 729 mm |
| Jul | 26.5°C | 31.5°C | 91% | 97% | 1087 mm |
| Aug | 26.6°C | 31.8°C | 90% | 92% | 625 mm |
| Sep | 26.9°C | 32.4°C | 88% | 86% | 398 mm |
| Oct | 27.6°C | 33.3°C | 84% | 67% | 202 mm |
| Nov | 27.5°C | 31.7°C | 73% | 49% | 31 mm |
| Dec | 26.7°C | 29.7°C | 68% | 37% | 7 mm |
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