Cost of living in Bhatpara is 67% lower than in Kuala Belait (without rent).
Rent in Bhatpara is 84% cheaper than in Kuala Belait.
Cost of living including rent in Bhatpara is 76% lower than in Kuala Belait.
Food in Bhatpara is 68% cheaper than in Kuala Belait.
Transport in Bhatpara is 50% cheaper than in Kuala Belait.
| Bhatpara | Kuala Belait | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bhatpara | Kuala Belait | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.7 $ | 7.89 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13 $ | 46.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.47 $ | 7.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.71 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.72 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.33 $ | 1.34 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.43 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.9 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.18 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.96 $ | 9.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.57 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.32 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.08 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.85 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.55 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.11 $ | 7.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.3 $ | 30.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.14 $ | 24.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.1 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.95 $ | 6.28 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.61 $ | 4.89 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.83 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.93 $ | 2.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23 $ | 33.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.9 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.41 $ | 64.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 80.1 $ | 628 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 176 $ | 1,056 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 126 $ | 676 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 214 $ | 1,162 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,090 $ | 3,973 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 575 $ | 2,919 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 522 $ | 2,689 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.9 % | 3.74 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.4 $ | 98.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.83 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Haircut | 3 $ | 7.97 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 43 $ | 124 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22.6 $ | 99.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 53.5 $ | 388 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,733 $ | 9,340 $ |