Cost of living in Cilacap is 20% higher than in Thimphu (without rent).
Rent in Cilacap is 55% more expensive than in Thimphu.
Cost of living including rent in Cilacap is 31% higher than in Thimphu.
Food in Cilacap is 20% more expensive than in Thimphu.
Transport in Cilacap is 58% more expensive than in Thimphu.
| Cilacap | Thimphu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cilacap | Thimphu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.49 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.91 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.3 $ | 3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.65 $ | 6.45 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.55 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ | 0.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.17 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.66 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.74 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.16 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.63 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 24.6 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.26 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.65 $ | 3.92 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.1 $ | 4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.26 $ | 15.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.2 $ | 29.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.48 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.93 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.08 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.82 $ | 0.66 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
29.4 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45.9 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27 $ | 32.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 121 $ | 65.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 298 $ | 161 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 181 $ | 119 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 481 $ | 222 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 996 $ | 625 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 668 $ | 869 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 241 $ | 570 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.49 % | 9.56 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.5 $ | 49.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.29 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Haircut | 3.13 $ | 3.33 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64.5 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.1 $ | 33.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 108 $ | 251 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,947 $ | 691 $ |