Cost of living in Cuddalore is 59% lower than in Basra (without rent).
Rent in Cuddalore is 72% cheaper than in Basra.
Cost of living including rent in Cuddalore is 65% lower than in Basra.
Food in Cuddalore is 51% cheaper than in Basra.
Transport in Cuddalore is 86% cheaper than in Basra.
| Cuddalore | Basra | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cuddalore | Basra | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.74 $ | 5.66 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.82 $ | 25 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.75 $ | 6.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.56 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.43 $ | 0.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.46 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.85 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.05 $ | 7.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ | 7.99 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.54 $ | 14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.43 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.66 $ | 20.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.52 $ | 1.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.66 $ | 43.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.22 $ | 17.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.5 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.63 $ | 5.74 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.89 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.43 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.65 $ | 2.67 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.4 $ | 46.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.2 $ | 72 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.77 $ | 38.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 74.6 $ | 295 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 176 $ | 398 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 110 $ | 378 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 252 $ | 579 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,334 $ | 1,121 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 625 $ | 962 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 436 $ | 694 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9 % | 7.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 13.6 $ | 42 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.59 $ | 7.25 $ |
| Haircut | 2.07 $ | 9.52 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 39.2 $ | 46.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 23.6 $ | 40.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 52.7 $ | 152 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,517 $ | 1,922 $ |