Kollam
City in Kerala, India
Overview
Kollam, a lively city on Kerala's scenic Malabar Coast, is famous for its historic trading links, lush backwaters, and busy commercial life. Its blend of tranquil waterfronts and lively urban areas makes it a great gateway to Kerala's natural and cultural riches.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Kerala
Population
397,419
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
8.88°, 76.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
66
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$442
Local Cost
$230
Local Income
$290
Cashless
48
English
52
Temperature
25.8°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
25.3°C
Record High
39.0°C
Record Low
15.5°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2053 mm
Internet Speed
59 Mbps
Upload
104 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
36
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
2
Parks
23
Transport
20
Walk Score
20
Footways
39.0
Airport
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Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.