Cost of living in Brahmanbaria is 67% lower than in Sinuiju (without rent).
Rent in Brahmanbaria is 91% cheaper than in Sinuiju.
Cost of living including rent in Brahmanbaria is 82% lower than in Sinuiju.
Food in Brahmanbaria is 71% cheaper than in Sinuiju.
Transport in Brahmanbaria is 72% cheaper than in Sinuiju.
| Brahmanbaria | Sinuiju | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Brahmanbaria | Sinuiju | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
0.95 $ | 8.43 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 4.99 $ | 111 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.32 $ | 5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.21 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.26 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.29 $ | 0.54 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.55 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.17 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.63 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 18.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.17 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.97 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.6 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.85 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.5 $ | 2.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.4 $ | 47.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.05 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.87 $ | 19.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.1 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.09 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.8 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.75 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.74 $ | 4.45 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
14 $ | 81.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.4 $ | 125 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
15.9 $ | 55.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 41.8 $ | 783 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 53.6 $ | 1,558 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 86.8 $ | 855 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 156 $ | 3,089 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 785 $ | 1,511 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 350 $ | 855 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 92.5 $ | 406 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.43 % | 12.46 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 11.7 $ | 22.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.65 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Haircut | 2.03 $ | 4.09 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 55 $ | 64.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18 $ | 28.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 44.5 $ | 102 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 944 $ | 3,345 $ |