Cost of living in Batam is 24% higher than in Bukhara (without rent).
Rent in Batam is 46% more expensive than in Bukhara.
Cost of living including rent in Batam is 34% higher than in Bukhara.
Food in Batam is 9% more expensive than in Bukhara.
Transport in Batam is 203% more expensive than in Bukhara.
| Batam | Bukhara | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Batam | Bukhara | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.33 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 7.85 $ | 12 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.29 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.65 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.29 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.15 $ | 0.25 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.25 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.46 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.11 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.39 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.52 $ | 6.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.98 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 23.2 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.3 $ | 1.49 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.53 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.5 $ | 9.86 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ | 1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.6 $ | 2.71 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.5 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.51 $ | 5.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.83 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.74 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.75 $ | 1.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.5 $ | 27.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
89.2 $ | 42.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
34.7 $ | 9.94 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 160 $ | 134 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 447 $ | 199 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 282 $ | 226 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 882 $ | 348 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,484 $ | 655 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,025 $ | 298 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 442 $ | 321 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14 % | 21.11 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30 $ | 10 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.45 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Haircut | 2.24 $ | 5.93 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.3 $ | 59.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.9 $ | 15 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 242 $ | 244 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,516 $ | 6,172 $ |