Single · Comfortable · $3,000/mo

UjjainOverall winner

Ujjain is approximately 58% less expensive than Daman based on cost of living including rent. This makes Ujjain a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.

Ujjain has a FIRE Score of 81/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The city's safety index is 61, which is relatively safe.

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

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Ujjain

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FIRE81

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Daman

Increased Caution
Nomad56
Cost
Cost of living index
25.1
-
One person, excluding rent
Best in row. $389/mo
$1,550/mo
Family of four, excluding rent
Best in row. $1,406/mo
$5,600/mo
Total monthly, rent included
Best in row. $186/mo
$281/mo
Monthly savings
Best in row. $2,814/mo
$2,719/mo
Housing
1BR, city centre
Best in row. $69
$108
1BR, outside centre
Best in row. $41
$72
3BR, city centre
Best in row. $155
$248
3BR, outside centre
Best in row. $93
$191
Scores
FIRE score
Best in row. 91/100
74/100
Nomad score
20/100
Best in row. 25/100
Retiree score
46/100
Best in row. 49/100
Overall score
Best in row. 81/100
56/100
Safety & infrastructure
Safety index
61
Best in row. 65
Internet speed
20 Mbps
Best in row. 30 Mbps
Walkability score
-
-

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

About these cities

About Ujjain

Ujjain is a dirt-cheap pilgrimage town, not an expat hub: a city-center one-bedroom runs $69/mo and a budget single adult can scrape by on $120/mo, but the average local net salary is just $327/mo, so don't expect to earn your keep here. The expat community is very few, English proficiency is limited, and healthcare quality is only fair, which explains the retiree score of 51/100 and digital nomad score of 53/100 despite the stellar FIRE score of 83/100. Come for the rock-bottom costs and the safety index of 61/100, stay only if you can tolerate extreme summer heat, an air quality index of 95, and 20 Mbps internet.

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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