Cost of living in General Trias is 3% lower than in Karaj (without rent).
Rent in General Trias is 33% cheaper than in Karaj.
Cost of living including rent in General Trias is 19% lower than in Karaj.
Food in General Trias is 24% more expensive than in Karaj.
Transport in General Trias is 14% cheaper than in Karaj.
| General Trias | Karaj | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| General Trias | Karaj | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.56 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 8.85 $ | 13 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.69 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.53 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.9 $ | 0.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.91 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.95 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.02 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.05 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.63 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.8 $ | 9.04 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.01 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.22 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.03 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.91 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.46 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.57 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.2 $ | 2.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.39 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.17 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.17 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.85 $ | 2.71 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.5 $ | 115 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.44 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.14 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.31 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.51 $ | 1.29 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 8.41 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
175 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.8 $ | 6.52 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 137 $ | 398 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 302 $ | 547 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 85.4 $ | 291 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 590 $ | 801 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,661 $ | 1,172 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 808 $ | 704 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 465 $ | 251 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.06 % | 21 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.3 $ | 20.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.15 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Haircut | 5.25 $ | 7.97 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.8 $ | 133 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.4 $ | 28.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 149 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,196 $ | 886 $ |