Cost of living in Varanasi (India) is 55% cheaper than in Jönköping (Sweden)
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Varanasi (India) is 60% cheaper than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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Varanasi | Jönköping | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨487 (61 kr) | 107 kr | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨205 (26 kr) | 76 kr | - 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨105 (13 kr) | 56 kr | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (7 kr) | 13 kr | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨55 (7 kr) | 31 kr | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨31 (3.90 kr) | 32 kr | - 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨162 (20 kr) | 48 kr | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨101 (13 kr) | 21 kr | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨22 (2.79 kr) | 11 kr | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨148 (19 kr) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨995 (124 kr) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨74 (9 kr) | 21 kr | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨29 (3.59 kr) | 18 kr | - 80% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Varanasi (India) is 68% cheaper than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨19,469 (2,433 kr) | 14,191 kr | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,696 (1,587 kr) | 11,042 kr | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,004 (375 kr) | 745 kr | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨9,867 (1,233 kr) | 9,936 kr | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,424 (1,178 kr) | 6,547 kr | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,829 (229 kr) | 372 kr | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨970 (121 kr) | 174 kr | - 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨42,436 (5,303 kr) | 3,967 kr | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,545 (1,568 kr) | 1,425 kr | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨260 (32 kr) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 216 kr | - | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Varanasi (India) is 37% cheaper than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,148 (268 kr) | 1,000 kr | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,278 (285 kr) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,291 (411 kr) | 1,122 kr | - 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,755 (219 kr) | 1,195 kr | - 82% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Varanasi (India) is 58% cheaper than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨831,546 (103,909 kr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (9 kr) | 17 kr | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,103 (138 kr) | 664 kr | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨269 (34 kr) | 203 kr | - 83% | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Varanasi (India) is 57% cheaper than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨171 (21 kr) | 76 kr | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨229 (29 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (62 kr) | 650 kr | - 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨268 (33 kr) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨127 (16 kr) | 31 kr | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨240 (30 kr) | 27 kr | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨116 (15 kr) | 23 kr | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (9 kr) | 18 kr | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨144 (18 kr) | 314 kr | - 94% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Varanasi (India) is 32% cheaper than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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Varanasi | Jönköping | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨726 (91 kr) | 373 kr | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨391 (49 kr) | 233 kr | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,055 (132 kr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,237 (155 kr) | 542 kr | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨297 (37 kr) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨112 (14 kr) | 37 kr | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨203 (25 kr) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨62,940 (7,865 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨38 (4.75 kr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,390 (174 kr) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨227 (28 kr) | 63 kr | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |
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These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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