Cost of living in Varanasi, India vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Varanasi (India) is 55% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨291 (108 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨205 (76 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨105 (39 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 (17 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 82% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨54 (20 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 (11 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨152 (57 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨98 (37 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (7 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (49 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨891 (332 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨70 (26 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨23 (8 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 78% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Varanasi (India) is 42% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨19,469 (7,250 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,696 (4,728 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,004 (1,119 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨9,867 (3,674 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,424 (3,509 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,829 (681 NT$) | 795 NT$ | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨970 (361 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨42,436 (15,803 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,545 (4,671 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨260 (97 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 461 NT$ | - | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Varanasi (India) is 39% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,148 (800 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,278 (848 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,291 (1,225 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,755 (653 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 74% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Varanasi (India) is 46% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨831,546 (309,656 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (27 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,493 (556 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨270 (101 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 69% | |||
Personal Care in Varanasi (India) is 69% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨171 (64 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨229 (85 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (186 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨268 (100 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨127 (47 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 78% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨240 (89 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨116 (43 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (26 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨144 (54 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 80% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Varanasi (India) is 10% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨726 (270 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨391 (146 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,055 (393 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,237 (461 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨297 (111 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨112 (42 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (71 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨75,411 (28,082 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 126% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨38 (14 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 184% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,390 (518 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨227 (85 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 11% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Varanasi (India) is 40% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 53,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 31,684 NT$ (₨85,083) in Varanasi.
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