Cost of living in Battambang is 42% higher than in Qarshi (without rent).
Rent in Battambang is very similar to Qarshi.
Cost of living including rent in Battambang is 23% higher than in Qarshi.
Food in Battambang is 57% more expensive than in Qarshi.
Transport in Battambang is 48% more expensive than in Qarshi.
| Battambang | Qarshi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Battambang | Qarshi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.52 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.4 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.48 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.75 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.75 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.58 $ | 0.36 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.14 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.61 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.88 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 6.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.73 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 0.28 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.72 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.5 $ | 2.66 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.62 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.5 $ | 14 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9 $ | 2.67 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.6 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.2 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.36 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.44 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.92 $ | 1.21 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
32.9 $ | 23.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.3 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.9 $ | 13.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 129 $ | 189 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 291 $ | 313 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 211 $ | 63.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 402 $ | 427 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,173 $ | 854 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,002 $ | 449 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 207 $ | 311 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8 % | 21.18 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.2 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.52 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Haircut | 3.37 $ | 5.63 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 45 $ | 74.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15 $ | 16.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 82.6 $ | 251 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,937 $ | 6,179 $ |