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Aurangabad vs Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa)

Single · Comfortable · $3,000/mo

AurangabadOverall winner

Aurangabad is approximately 13% less expensive than Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa) based on cost of living including rent. This makes Aurangabad a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.

Aurangabad has a FIRE Score of 87/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The city's safety index is 59.76, suggesting moderate safety levels.

Recommended profile: Aurangabad is ideal for GeoArbitragers and remote workers looking to maximize savings.

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Aurangabad

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FIRE87

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Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa)

Increased Caution
FIRE80
Cost
Cost of living index
27.2
Best in row. 24.1
One person, excluding rent
$422/mo
Best in row. $374/mo
Family of four, excluding rent
$1,523/mo
Best in row. $1,350/mo
Total monthly, rent included
Best in row. $259/mo
$268/mo
Monthly savings
Best in row. $2,741/mo
$2,732/mo
Housing
1BR, city centre
Best in row. $159
$180
1BR, outside centre
Best in row. $84
$120
3BR, city centre
Best in row. $368
$400
3BR, outside centre
Best in row. $240
$280
Scores
FIRE score
89/100
Best in row. 90/100
Nomad score
Best in row. 30/100
20/100
Retiree score
Best in row. 60/100
47/100
Overall score
Best in row. 87/100
80/100
Safety & infrastructure
Safety index
Best in row. 59.8
58
Internet speed
Best in row. 35 Mbps
5 Mbps
Walkability score
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-

Estimates from published local prices. N/A means no figure is published for that city.

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About Aurangabad

Aurangabad is a bargain hunter's dream, with a 1-bedroom outside the center at $75/mo and a single adult's budget tier totaling just $142/mo, all while earning a local net salary of $460/mo. The catch is the trade-off: an expat score of 87/100 and FIRE score of 89/100 look stellar, but a digital nomad score of 62/100, limited English proficiency, and a very few expat community mean you will be largely on your own. Add an air quality index of 95 and a retiree score of 66/100, and this is a city for the self-sufficient and cost-obsessed, not for those who need hand-holding or clean air.

About India

Skip this one if you need a straightforward retirement or nomad visa: neither exists, and PR/citizenship access is complex and difficult. Rent under $151/mo in city centers makes it a fit for budget-focused remote workers with existing income solutions who can tolerate medium expat safety and moderate political stability.

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