Cost of living in Borujerd is 28% higher than in Karachi (without rent).
Rent in Borujerd is 8% more expensive than in Karachi.
Cost of living including rent in Borujerd is 20% higher than in Karachi.
Food in Borujerd is 26% more expensive than in Karachi.
Transport in Borujerd is 76% cheaper than in Karachi.
| Borujerd | Karachi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Borujerd | Karachi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.31 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.5 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.36 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.76 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.16 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.58 $ | 0.32 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.65 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.04 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.65 $ | 5.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.45 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.6 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.14 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.06 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.93 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.6 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1 $ | 1.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.22 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.54 $ | 8.29 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.6 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.96 $ | 4.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 114 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.81 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.26 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.08 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.22 $ | 0.97 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
10.3 $ | 63.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15.9 $ | 97.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11.1 $ | 9.99 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 151 $ | 96.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 344 $ | 187 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 254 $ | 141 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 574 $ | 307 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,031 $ | 544 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 581 $ | 338 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 272 $ | 173 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.16 % | 21.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.4 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.65 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Haircut | 10.7 $ | 1.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 111 $ | 52.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34.8 $ | 15.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 56.6 $ | 42.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 924 $ | 1,146 $ |