Cost of living in Bhubaneswar is 54% lower than in Mecca (without rent).
Rent in Bhubaneswar is 67% cheaper than in Mecca.
Cost of living including rent in Bhubaneswar is 59% lower than in Mecca.
Food in Bhubaneswar is 45% cheaper than in Mecca.
Transport in Bhubaneswar is 84% cheaper than in Mecca.
| Bhubaneswar | Mecca | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bhubaneswar | Mecca | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.22 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.9 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.76 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.77 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.3 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.46 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.57 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.97 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.9 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ | 7.21 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.02 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.29 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.98 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.01 $ | 5.53 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.41 $ | 99.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.13 $ | 16 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 93.2 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.77 $ | 5.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.82 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.99 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.71 $ | 1.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
30.2 $ | 38.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.7 $ | 59 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.91 $ | 69.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 66.8 $ | 240 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 195 $ | 423 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 111 $ | 251 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 303 $ | 775 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,284 $ | 1,493 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 485 $ | 1,201 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 464 $ | 1,656 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.97 % | 4.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.7 $ | 103 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.99 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Haircut | 2.18 $ | 4.23 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 45.5 $ | 62.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.7 $ | 32.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 79.9 $ | 363 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,224 $ | 4,675 $ |