Cost of living in Birgunj is 49% lower than in Ma'an (without rent).
Rent in Birgunj is 71% cheaper than in Ma'an.
Cost of living including rent in Birgunj is 57% lower than in Ma'an.
Food in Birgunj is 50% cheaper than in Ma'an.
Transport in Birgunj is 2% cheaper than in Ma'an.
| Birgunj | Ma'an | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Birgunj | Ma'an | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.48 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.4 $ | 49.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.7 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.63 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.71 $ | 4.16 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ | 0.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.22 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.63 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.26 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.74 $ | 6.86 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 5.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.38 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.82 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.15 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.94 $ | 21.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.18 $ | 4.85 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.98 $ | 3.55 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.15 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.8 $ | 43 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.2 $ | 11.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.78 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.66 $ | 5.09 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.95 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.75 $ | 4.05 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
22.4 $ | 58.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.5 $ | 90.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.6 $ | 34.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 40.1 $ | 192 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 88.8 $ | 282 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 102 $ | 217 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 141 $ | 375 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 743 $ | 621 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 556 $ | 490 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 185 $ | 488 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.81 % | 7.22 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 11.2 $ | 35.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.32 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Haircut | 2.49 $ | 7.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 29.5 $ | 114 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.7 $ | 67.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 88.6 $ | 246 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,008 $ | 5,224 $ |