Cost of living in Ganja is 18% lower than in Karaj (without rent).
Rent in Ganja is 51% cheaper than in Karaj.
Cost of living including rent in Ganja is 35% lower than in Karaj.
Food in Ganja is very similar to Karaj.
Transport in Ganja is very similar to Karaj.
| Ganja | Karaj | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ganja | Karaj | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.11 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.9 $ | 13 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.97 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.69 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.44 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.57 $ | 0.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.27 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.27 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.03 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.4 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.83 $ | 9.04 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.87 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.95 $ | 2.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.6 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.48 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.13 $ | 2.71 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18 $ | 115 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.16 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.18 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.52 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.85 $ | 1.29 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
22.7 $ | 8.41 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.5 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19 $ | 6.52 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 134 $ | 398 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 163 $ | 547 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 225 $ | 291 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 444 $ | 801 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,841 $ | 1,172 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 913 $ | 704 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 392 $ | 251 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.5 % | 21 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 63.1 $ | 20.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.01 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Haircut | 2.87 $ | 7.97 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 48.4 $ | 133 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 37.2 $ | 28.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 221 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,312 $ | 886 $ |