Cost of living in Chiayi is 45% higher than in Aktobe (without rent).
Rent in Chiayi is 11% more expensive than in Aktobe.
Cost of living including rent in Chiayi is 33% higher than in Aktobe.
Food in Chiayi is 45% more expensive than in Aktobe.
Transport in Chiayi is 31% more expensive than in Aktobe.
| Chiayi | Aktobe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chiayi | Aktobe | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.44 $ | 8.26 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19 $ | 31.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.68 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.71 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.35 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.9 $ | 2.09 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.97 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.83 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.74 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.88 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 8.33 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.1 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.21 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.69 $ | 6.31 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.59 $ | 1.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.7 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 47.4 $ | 9.98 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.15 $ | 9.29 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 48.9 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.9 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.51 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.09 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.29 $ | 1.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
29.9 $ | 25.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45.6 $ | 39.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.1 $ | 11.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 147 $ | 149 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 292 $ | 379 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 228 $ | 201 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 474 $ | 312 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,953 $ | 520 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 939 $ | 362 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,092 $ | 271 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.41 % | 16.72 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.3 $ | 31.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.82 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Haircut | 10.3 $ | 4.73 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68 $ | 84 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 30.7 $ | 29.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 141 $ | 206 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,857 $ | 6,295 $ |