Cost of living in Alor Setar is 24% higher than in Rangpur (without rent).
Rent in Alor Setar is 257% more expensive than in Rangpur.
Cost of living including rent in Alor Setar is 76% higher than in Rangpur.
Food in Alor Setar is 14% more expensive than in Rangpur.
Transport in Alor Setar is 15% cheaper than in Rangpur.
| Alor Setar | Rangpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Alor Setar | Rangpur | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.42 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.1 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.1 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.59 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.67 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ | 0.29 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.88 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.52 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 8.17 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.11 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.39 $ | 6.11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.53 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.12 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.4 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.9 $ | 2.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.21 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.56 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.07 $ | 4.17 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.8 $ | 7.87 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.73 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.86 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.15 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.58 $ | 0.67 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.6 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.3 $ | 25.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.5 $ | 12.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 160 $ | 32.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 351 $ | 80.9 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 271 $ | 50.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 457 $ | 123 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,304 $ | 469 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 725 $ | 337 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 885 $ | 166 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.03 % | 9.97 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25 $ | 19.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.85 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Haircut | 6.34 $ | 1.86 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.4 $ | 33.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.7 $ | 11.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 83.5 $ | 12.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,357 $ | 825 $ |