Cost of Living Comparison Between Goa and Varanasi 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Varanasi is 22.4% lower than in Goa (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Varanasi is 31.2% lower than in Goa | |
| Rent Prices in Varanasi are 63.3% lower than in Goa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Varanasi are 23.3% lower than in Goa | |
| Groceries Prices in Varanasi are 22.6% lower than in Goa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Varanasi is 115.1% higher than in Goa | |
Restaurants | Goa Edit |
Varanasi Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 350.00 ₹ | 200.00 ₹ | -42.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,050.00 ₹ | 750.00 ₹ | -28.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 350.00 ₹ | 299.00 ₹ | -14.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 100.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | +50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 250.00 ₹ | 230.00 ₹ | -8.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 140.00 ₹ | 116.67 ₹ | -16.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 31.67 ₹ | 32.22 ₹ | +1.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 19.00 ₹ | 11.67 ₹ | -38.6 % |
Markets | Goa Edit |
Varanasi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 249.36 ₹ | 213.40 ₹ | -14.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 38.42 ₹ | 29.94 ₹ | -22.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 42.71 ₹ | 20.87 ₹ | -51.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 76.29 ₹ | 82.00 ₹ | +7.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 267.92 ₹ | 142.88 ₹ | -46.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 123.09 ₹ | 97.98 ₹ | -20.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 226.90 ₹ | 187.33 ₹ | -17.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 66.60 ₹ | 65.01 ₹ | -2.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 37.25 ₹ | 24.28 ₹ | -34.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 56.29 ₹ | 32.37 ₹ | -42.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 19.66 ₹ | 14.74 ₹ | -25.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 15.43 ₹ | 11.30 ₹ | -26.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 16.91 ₹ | 9.64 ₹ | -43.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 50.00 ₹ | 34.38 ₹ | -31.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 35.83 ₹ | 24.17 ₹ | -32.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ₹ | 500.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 80.00 ₹ | 166.94 ₹ | +108.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 243.00 ₹ | 210.00 ₹ | -13.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 300.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | -16.7 % |
Transportation | Goa Edit |
Varanasi Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 20.00 ₹ | 50.00 ₹ | +150.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,500.00 ₹ | 900.00 ₹ | -40.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 18.00 ₹ | -82.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 49.14 ₹ | 16.09 ₹ | -67.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 200.00 ₹ | 75.00 ₹ | -62.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 381.61 ₹ | 387.20 ₹ | +1.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 975,000.00 ₹ | 1,200,000.00 ₹ | +23.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,750,000.00 ₹ | 1,800,000.00 ₹ | -34.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Goa Edit |
Varanasi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,106.25 ₹ | 1,200.00 ₹ | -43.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 279.38 ₹ | 294.40 ₹ | +5.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 866.67 ₹ | 475.00 ₹ | -45.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Goa Edit |
Varanasi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,583.33 ₹ | 1,066.67 ₹ | -32.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 366.67 ₹ | 500.00 ₹ | +36.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 275.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | -9.1 % |
Childcare | Goa Edit |
Varanasi Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 10,666.67 ₹ | 5,583.33 ₹ | -47.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 100,000.00 ₹ | 80,000.00 ₹ | -20.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Goa Edit |
Varanasi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,860.00 ₹ | 2,000.00 ₹ | -30.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,500.00 ₹ | 2,227.27 ₹ | -10.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,416.67 ₹ | 3,500.00 ₹ | -20.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,050.00 ₹ | 2,500.00 ₹ | +22.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Goa Edit |
Varanasi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 23,492.31 ₹ | 8,000.00 ₹ | -65.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 20,130.77 ₹ | 7,415.00 ₹ | -63.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 40,393.15 ₹ | 20,000.00 ₹ | -50.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 37,610.36 ₹ | 9,333.33 ₹ | -75.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Goa Edit |
Varanasi Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 8,825.72 ₹ | 4,999.96 ₹ | -43.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,645.11 ₹ | 2,999.98 ₹ | -35.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Goa Edit |
Varanasi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 35,500.00 ₹ | 52,500.00 ₹ | +47.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.40 | 8.92 | +6.1 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 47 | 9 |
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