Cost of living in Gujranwala is 66% lower than in Kaohsiung (without rent).
Rent in Gujranwala is 77% cheaper than in Kaohsiung.
Cost of living including rent in Gujranwala is 70% lower than in Kaohsiung.
Food in Gujranwala is 69% cheaper than in Kaohsiung.
Transport in Gujranwala is 59% cheaper than in Kaohsiung.
| Gujranwala | Kaohsiung | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gujranwala | Kaohsiung | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.63 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.8 $ | 31.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.28 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.42 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.25 $ | 0.96 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.53 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.84 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.95 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.41 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 9.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.1 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.32 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.42 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.67 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1.93 $ | 9.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.77 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.16 $ | 3.92 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.96 $ | 31.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.75 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.31 $ | 8.84 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.45 $ | 53.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.68 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.34 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.51 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.45 $ | 2.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
16.8 $ | 60.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.2 $ | 93.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
15.8 $ | 21.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 36.1 $ | 236 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 69.2 $ | 613 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 78.4 $ | 351 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 107 $ | 876 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 727 $ | 4,772 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 592 $ | 2,838 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 115 $ | 1,271 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.53 % | 2.19 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 6.76 $ | 34 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.51 $ | 9.41 $ |
| Haircut | 2.46 $ | 8.79 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.3 $ | 82 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.4 $ | 81.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 60.4 $ | 348 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,170 $ | 12,438 $ |