Tampons price and cost in India: what should you expect to pay?

In India, tampons typically cost roughly 11 to 22 rupees each for non-applicator tampons and about 22 to 41 rupees each for applicator tampons, depending on brand, material and pack size. Packs of 12 to 20 non-applicator tampons commonly sell between about 120 and 350 rupees, and applicator packs of 8 to 16 between about 265 and 500 rupees. Prices checked on 22 October 2026 vary by brand and change often, so check the live listing.

Quick facts

• Non-applicator tampons: roughly 11 to 22 rupees each, usually sold in packs of 10, 12, 16 or 20

• Applicator tampons: roughly 22 to 41 rupees each, usually sold in packs of 8 or 16

• Typical cost per period: about 130 to 550 rupees with non-applicator tampons, or about 260 to 1,025 with applicator tampons, assuming 12 to 25 tampons per period

• What raises the price: applicators, organic or biodegradable cotton, and smaller packs

• What lowers it: larger packs, non-applicator designs, and bundle offers

PeeSafe tampon prices (checked 22 October 2026)

Prices on the live collection page may differ because of offers and updates.

What the price depends on

Applicator or not. An applicator adds plastic or cardboard and manufacturing cost, and applicator packs are also usually smaller, so the per-tampon price is higher. Many people use applicators to start and move to non-applicator once confident.

Material. Organic cotton or biodegradable tampons cost more per tampon than conventional ones. The pricier option is not automatically better for everyone, so check the materials list against what matters to you.

Pack size. Larger packs almost always cost less per tampon. If you already know your absorbency, a 20-pack beats an 8-pack.

Absorbency. Regular, super and super plus usually differ only slightly in price, but the lowest absorbency that meets your flow is also safest, as explained in how to use a tampon.

How the cost compares

Tampons are a recurring cost, since each one is single-use. A rough estimate: 12 to 25 tampons per period at 11 to 22 rupees gives about 130 to 550 rupees per cycle for non-applicator tampons, and 260 to 1,025 rupees at 22 to 41 rupees for applicator ones, or roughly 1,600 to 12,300 rupees a year across the full range.

A reusable product spreads its cost over many cycles instead. PeeSafe states its menstrual cup can last up to 5 years with proper care, so its one-off price is spread across dozens of periods. This comparison of pads, tampons, cups and period panties shows which suits which situation, because lowest cost is only one factor. Check current prices in the tampons collection and the applicator tampons collection.

Related reading from the PeeSafe blog

• Tampons vs pads: which one fits your lifestyle?

• The facts on tampons: 15 facts you should know

• Disposable vs reusable menstrual products: pros and cons