Cost of living in Ctesiphon is 31% higher than in Dili (without rent).
Rent in Ctesiphon is 55% more expensive than in Dili.
Cost of living including rent in Ctesiphon is 41% higher than in Dili.
Food in Ctesiphon is 16% more expensive than in Dili.
Transport in Ctesiphon is 173% more expensive than in Dili.
| Ctesiphon | Dili | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ctesiphon | Dili | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.3 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.9 $ | 20.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.23 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.95 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.73 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.41 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.83 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.95 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.46 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.02 $ | 4.35 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 6.79 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.6 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.82 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.1 $ | 2.79 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.59 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.9 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.5 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.7 $ | 6.34 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.7 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.88 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.31 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.99 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.74 $ | 1.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
74.4 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
115 $ | 58.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.9 $ | 27.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 221 $ | 153 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 373 $ | 312 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 346 $ | 221 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 691 $ | 466 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,645 $ | 1,506 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 683 $ | 851 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 520 $ | 404 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.55 % | 12.28 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.8 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.44 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Haircut | 5.35 $ | 4.01 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 57.2 $ | 64.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.6 $ | 28.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 135 $ | 99.7 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,273 $ | 3,328 $ |