- Cost of Living
- India
- Spain
- Varanasi
- Zaragoza
- Comparison
Cost of living in Varanasi, India compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Varanasi (India) is 61% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨232 (€2.85) | €10 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨191 (€2.36) | €7 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨82 (€1.01) | €3.46 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 (€0.48) | €0.79 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨51 (€0.63) | €2.16 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨22 (€0.28) | €1.61 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨130 (€1.60) | €4.80 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (€1.09) | €1.83 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 (€0.22) | €1.72 | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨103 (€1.27) | €1.03 | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨536 (€7) | €6.00 | + 10% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨66 (€0.81) | €1.51 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (€0.24) | €0.82 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Varanasi (India) is 51% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨21,282 (€262) | €940 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨11,734 (€144) | €690 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,787 (€34) | €170 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €500 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,720 (€70) | €369 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,755 (€22) | €85 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,231 (€15) | €33 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨42,436 (€522) | €552 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,221 (€138) | €68 | + 104% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨208 (€2.56) | €7 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Varanasi (India) is 38% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,105 (€26) | €91 | - 72% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,241 (€28) | €30 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,149 (€39) | €79 | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,005 (€25) | €74 | - 67% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Varanasi (India) is 46% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨962,564 (€11,850) | €21,300 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (€0.89) | €1.47 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,920 (€24) | €43 | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨276 (€3.40) | €14 | - 76% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Varanasi (India) is 30% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨149 (€1.84) | €5.11 | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨250 (€3.08) | €3.98 | - 23% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €60 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨207 (€2.55) | €4.78 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨114 (€1.40) | €2.11 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨178 (€2.19) | €3.08 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨116 (€1.43) | €1.39 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨55 (€0.67) | €1.93 | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (€1.23) | €10 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Varanasi (India) is 8% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨525 (€6) | €27 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨300 (€3.69) | €14 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨794 (€10) | €49 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨973 (€12) | €36 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨249 (€3.06) | €6 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨50 (€0.61) | €1.58 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨121 (€1.49) | €2.75 | - 46% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨95,000 (€1,170) | €526 | + 122% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨37 (€0.45) | €0.12 | + 275% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,245 (€15) | €42 | - 63% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨129 (€1.59) | €4.80 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Varanasi (India) is 44% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,600
in Zaragoza
you would need to make just about €1,458
(₨118,440)
in Varanasi.
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