Cost of living in George Town is 73% higher than in Tanchon (without rent).
Rent in George Town is 172% more expensive than in Tanchon.
Cost of living including rent in George Town is 132% higher than in Tanchon.
Food in George Town is 69% more expensive than in Tanchon.
Transport in George Town is 30% cheaper than in Tanchon.
| George Town | Tanchon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| George Town | Tanchon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
29.8 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 81.7 $ | 111 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 15.7 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.16 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 6.66 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.59 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.24 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.91 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.87 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 9.58 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.21 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.44 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.76 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.96 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.91 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.74 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 23.9 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.99 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.2 $ | 2.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.01 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.2 $ | 46.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.78 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.6 $ | 19.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 110 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.99 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.36 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.97 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.41 $ | 4.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
126 $ | 81 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
196 $ | 125 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
113 $ | 55.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 2,239 $ | 786 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 4,623 $ | 1,573 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,606 $ | 863 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 5,633 $ | 3,060 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 8,428 $ | 1,501 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,209 $ | 845 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,788 $ | 404 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.76 % | 12.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 87.2 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 18.1 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Haircut | 23.5 $ | 4.03 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 129 $ | 64.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 94.7 $ | 28.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,615 $ | 101 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 26,502 $ | 3,335 $ |