Cost of living in Bukit Merah is 207% higher than in Samarkand (without rent).
Rent in Bukit Merah is 661% more expensive than in Samarkand.
Cost of living including rent in Bukit Merah is 438% higher than in Samarkand.
Food in Bukit Merah is 193% more expensive than in Samarkand.
Transport in Bukit Merah is 279% more expensive than in Samarkand.
| Bukit Merah | Samarkand | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bukit Merah | Samarkand | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 65.4 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.06 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.81 $ | 1 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.95 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.67 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.75 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.32 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.74 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.3 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.9 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.04 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.94 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.92 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.14 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 27 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.9 $ | 1.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.55 $ | 0.16 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 77.9 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.34 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.3 $ | 2.38 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 71.7 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ | 4.51 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 8.59 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.95 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.24 $ | 1.18 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
107 $ | 21.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
167 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
36 $ | 13 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,804 $ | 224 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,366 $ | 368 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,344 $ | 282 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 4,699 $ | 496 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 18,956 $ | 973 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,254 $ | 533 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,324 $ | 266 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.65 % | 22.18 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 104 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.5 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Haircut | 27.1 $ | 4.84 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 70.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 77.7 $ | 11.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,175 $ | 292 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 26,512 $ | 6,990 $ |