Cost of living comparison between Varanasi (India) and Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
| Food | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Varanasi (India) is 59% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | - | 35,333 Franc | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨135 (2,264 Franc) | 12,818 Franc | 82% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨60 (1,006 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | 50% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 (662 Franc) | 2,600 Franc | 75% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨49 (822 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | 86% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨23 (377 Franc) | - | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨100 (1,677 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨90 (1,509 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | 25% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (461 Franc) | 3,050 Franc | 85% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨125 (2,096 Franc) | 2,772 Franc | 24% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨700 (11,737 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | 61% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨60 (1,006 Franc) | 2,475 Franc | 59% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (335 Franc) | 2,501 Franc | 87% |
| Housing | 82% | ||
| Housing in Varanasi (India) is 82% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨8,000 (134,139 Franc) | 1,350,000 Franc | 90% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,500 (58,686 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | 96% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨850 (14,252 Franc) | 135,000 Franc | 89% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨45,000 (754,530 Franc) | 1,500,000 Franc | 50% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨7,000 (117,371 Franc) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨400 (6,707 Franc) | 8,500 Franc | 21% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - |
| Clothes | 62% | ||
| Clothes in Varanasi (India) is 62% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,600 (43,595 Franc) | 90,000 Franc | 52% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,900 (31,858 Franc) | 90,000 Franc | 65% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,650 (44,433 Franc) | 90,000 Franc | 51% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨2,200 (36,888 Franc) | 135,000 Franc | 73% |
| Transportation | 80% | ||
| Transportation in Varanasi (India) is 80% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 6,300,000 Franc | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨71 (1,190 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | 25% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,000 (16,767 Franc) | 231,827 Franc | 93% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 26% | ||
| Personal Care in Varanasi (India) is 26% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨100 (1,677 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨200 (3,353 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | 78% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨80 (1,341 Franc) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨120 (2,012 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | 71% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨140 (2,347 Franc) | 3,958 Franc | 41% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨48 (796 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | 60% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 15,000 Franc | - |
| Entertainment | 42% | ||
| Entertainment in Varanasi (India) is 42% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨250 (4,192 Franc) | 41,667 Franc | 90% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨300 (5,030 Franc) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨500 (8,384 Franc) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,000 (16,767 Franc) | 110,000 Franc | 85% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨200 (3,353 Franc) | 4,750 Franc | 29% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨65 (1,090 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | 64% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨150 (2,515 Franc) | 2,800 Franc | 10% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 270,000 Franc | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨50 (838 Franc) | 100 Franc | 738% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,000 (16,767 Franc) | 180,000 Franc | 91% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨100 (1,677 Franc) | 2,700 Franc | 38% |
| TOTAL | 70% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 151 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2013.
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Cost of living in Varanasi (India) is 70% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,562,500 Franc
in Lubumbashi
you would need to make just about 471,871 Franc
(₨28,142)
in Varanasi.