Cost of living in Guwahati is 11% higher than in Chittagong (without rent).
Rent in Guwahati is 40% more expensive than in Chittagong.
Cost of living including rent in Guwahati is 19% higher than in Chittagong.
Food in Guwahati is 5% more expensive than in Chittagong.
Transport in Guwahati is 24% cheaper than in Chittagong.
| Guwahati | Chittagong | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Guwahati | Chittagong | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.55 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 10.8 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.93 $ | 4.65 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.43 $ | 4.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.7 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.36 $ | 0.29 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.44 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.56 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.06 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.95 $ | 8.13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.28 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.72 $ | 6.55 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.39 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.22 $ | 7.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.2 $ | 2.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 5.41 $ | 8.33 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.64 $ | 3.88 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 34.2 $ | 7.98 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.53 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.79 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.76 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.77 $ | 0.99 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
22.5 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.7 $ | 21.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
5.58 $ | 13.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 67.6 $ | 48.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 191 $ | 148 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 168 $ | 84.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 376 $ | 249 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 721 $ | 687 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 479 $ | 388 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 537 $ | 199 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.6 % | 10.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14.9 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.28 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Haircut | 2.3 $ | 2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 51 $ | 41 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.4 $ | 17.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 39.7 $ | 44.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,385 $ | 938 $ |