Cost of living in Balurghat is 39% lower than in Kirkuk (without rent).
Rent in Balurghat is 35% cheaper than in Kirkuk.
Cost of living including rent in Balurghat is 38% lower than in Kirkuk.
Food in Balurghat is 25% cheaper than in Kirkuk.
Transport in Balurghat is 78% cheaper than in Kirkuk.
| Balurghat | Kirkuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Balurghat | Kirkuk | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.75 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.1 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.56 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.5 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.37 $ | 0.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.39 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.87 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.39 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.37 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.69 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.43 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.61 $ | 7.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.55 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.35 $ | 1.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.45 $ | 27.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.15 $ | 11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10.9 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.97 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.56 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.41 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.72 $ | 1.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
22.6 $ | 37.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.3 $ | 57.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.66 $ | 31.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 67 $ | 99.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 154 $ | 248 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 105 $ | 67.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 231 $ | 282 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 852 $ | 945 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 497 $ | 417 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 489 $ | 696 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.79 % | 7.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 10.9 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.19 $ | 7.65 $ |
| Haircut | 2.63 $ | 3.07 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 40.9 $ | 68.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 23.9 $ | 25 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 50.9 $ | 58.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,757 $ | 783 $ |