Cost of living in Agartala is 12% higher than in Surat (without rent).
Rent in Agartala is 81% cheaper than in Surat.
Cost of living including rent in Agartala is 52% lower than in Surat.
Food in Agartala is 7% more expensive than in Surat.
Transport in Agartala is 35% more expensive than in Surat.
| Agartala | Surat | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Agartala | Surat | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.82 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 7.84 $ | 9.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.41 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.08 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.49 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ | 0.41 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.59 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.65 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.94 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.59 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.02 $ | 8.76 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.26 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.15 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.18 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.3 $ | 8.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.84 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.02 $ | 4.14 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.6 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60 $ | 5.92 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.51 $ | 2.05 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.5 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.63 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.1 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.25 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.56 $ | 0.63 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
25.7 $ | 24.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
39.2 $ | 37.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.23 $ | 6.53 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 53.3 $ | 509 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 143 $ | 341 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 121 $ | 476 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 201 $ | 1,088 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 821 $ | 881 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 504 $ | 664 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 483 $ | 456 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.55 % | 8.9 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 8.56 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.37 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Haircut | 2.38 $ | 2.48 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 44.3 $ | 42.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.6 $ | 24.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 33.3 $ | 55.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 493 $ | 1,527 $ |