Cost of living in Varanasi, India vs Hong Kong
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| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Varanasi (India) is 68% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨291 (HK$30) | HK$78 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨205 (HK$21) | HK$38 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨105 (HK$11) | HK$46 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 (HK$4.87) | HK$24 | - 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨54 (HK$5.63) | HK$30 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 (HK$3.09) | HK$24 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨152 (HK$16) | HK$94 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨98 (HK$10) | HK$27 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (HK$2.05) | HK$18 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (HK$14) | HK$18 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨891 (HK$93) | HK$228 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨70 (HK$7) | HK$16 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨23 (HK$2.36) | HK$19 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 90% | |||
| Housing in Varanasi (India) is 90% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨19,469 (HK$2,030) | HK$42,886 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,696 (HK$1,324) | HK$30,303 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,004 (HK$313) | HK$1,785 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨9,867 (HK$1,029) | HK$22,986 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,424 (HK$983) | HK$15,433 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,829 (HK$191) | HK$1,098 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨970 (HK$101) | HK$144 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨42,436 (HK$4,424) | HK$5,101 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,545 (HK$1,308) | HK$1,193 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨260 (HK$27) | HK$70 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | HK$93 | - | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Varanasi (India) is 50% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,148 (HK$224) | HK$745 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,278 (HK$237) | HK$309 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,291 (HK$343) | HK$724 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,755 (HK$183) | HK$1,276 | - 86% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Varanasi (India) is 68% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨831,546 (HK$86,695) | HK$232,888 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (HK$8) | HK$17 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,493 (HK$156) | HK$609 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨270 (HK$28) | HK$70 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Varanasi (India) is 71% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨171 (HK$18) | HK$56 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨229 (HK$24) | HK$128 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (HK$52) | HK$450 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨268 (HK$28) | HK$66 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨127 (HK$13) | HK$44 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨240 (HK$25) | HK$52 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨116 (HK$12) | HK$18 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (HK$7) | HK$22 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨144 (HK$15) | HK$283 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Varanasi (India) is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨726 (HK$76) | HK$360 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨391 (HK$41) | HK$199 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,055 (HK$110) | HK$1,018 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,237 (HK$129) | HK$900 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨297 (HK$31) | HK$103 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨112 (HK$12) | HK$46 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (HK$20) | HK$68 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨75,411 (HK$7,862) | HK$3,559 | + 121% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨38 (HK$3.96) | HK$1.23 | + 222% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,390 (HK$145) | HK$876 | - 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨227 (HK$24) | HK$62 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 74% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Varanasi (India) is 74% cheaper than in Hong Kong
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require HK$117,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$30,313 (₨290,750) in Varanasi.
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