Cost of living in Dong Hoi is 4% higher than in Birgunj (without rent).
Rent in Dong Hoi is 197% more expensive than in Birgunj.
Cost of living including rent in Dong Hoi is 53% higher than in Birgunj.
Food in Dong Hoi is very similar to Birgunj.
Transport in Dong Hoi is 49% cheaper than in Birgunj.
| Dong Hoi | Birgunj | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dong Hoi | Birgunj | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.29 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.2 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.42 $ | 6.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.61 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.21 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ | 0.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.94 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.28 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.01 $ | 9.74 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.89 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.33 $ | 2.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.55 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.05 $ | 11.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49.8 $ | 16 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.66 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.14 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.02 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.28 $ | 0.75 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
12.8 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19.6 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.64 $ | 10.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 219 $ | 40.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 325 $ | 88.8 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 291 $ | 102 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 364 $ | 141 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,667 $ | 743 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,034 $ | 556 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 407 $ | 185 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.07 % | 12.81 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.1 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.47 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Haircut | 3.04 $ | 2.49 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 49.4 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.3 $ | 25.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 163 $ | 88.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,250 $ | 4,008 $ |