Cost of living in Barisal is 22% lower than in Birgunj (without rent).
Rent in Barisal is 16% more expensive than in Birgunj.
Cost of living including rent in Barisal is 12% lower than in Birgunj.
Food in Barisal is 16% cheaper than in Birgunj.
Transport in Barisal is 52% cheaper than in Birgunj.
| Barisal | Birgunj | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Barisal | Birgunj | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.13 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 5.87 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.39 $ | 6.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.37 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.67 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.19 $ | 0.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.58 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.25 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.17 $ | 9.74 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.64 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.43 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.92 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.17 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.62 $ | 2.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.17 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.7 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.29 $ | 11.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10 $ | 16 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.65 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.23 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.76 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.83 $ | 0.75 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.6 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.4 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.9 $ | 10.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 53.3 $ | 40.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 85.6 $ | 88.8 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 75.4 $ | 102 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 134 $ | 141 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 372 $ | 743 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 276 $ | 556 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 219 $ | 185 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.08 % | 12.81 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 9.38 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.15 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Haircut | 1.72 $ | 2.49 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 28.2 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22.1 $ | 25.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 22 $ | 88.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,315 $ | 4,008 $ |