Is Kochi a Safe Bet for Families? Redditors Address Relocation Queries

An Indian man married to a British woman has sought advice on Reddit about relocating to India with his family in February 2025. He is considering Kochi, Kerala, as a potential new home and has shared several concerns with Redditors.

The user, J Pal, originally from Kolkata, is curious about several aspects of life in Kochi. He asked if the city experiences “language-based regionalism” like Bangalore, its safety for women, and whether it is conservative. Additionally, Pal inquired about the availability of good iGCSE schools for his daughter and whether Kochi, as a Tier-2 city, falls behind cities like Pune and Kolkata. He and his wife prefer the quieter pace of smaller cities.

Redditors responded positively, noting that Kochi is a liveable city with minimal language barriers and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. They assured him that English and Hindi are commonly used, and the city is relatively safe for women. Kochi also boasts good hospitals and public transport, including metro and water metro systems.

While some users compared Kochi unfavorably to Bengaluru in terms of pet-friendliness and weather, they generally supported Kochi as a desirable place to live.