Cost of living in Howrah is 41% lower than in Taguig (without rent).
Rent in Howrah is 74% cheaper than in Taguig.
Cost of living including rent in Howrah is 59% lower than in Taguig.
Food in Howrah is 50% cheaper than in Taguig.
Transport in Howrah is 40% more expensive than in Taguig.
| Howrah | Taguig | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Howrah | Taguig | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.79 $ | 4.41 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.8 $ | 31.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.45 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.25 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.49 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.27 $ | 0.84 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.47 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.85 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.81 $ | 9.67 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.76 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.89 $ | 8.73 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.6 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.29 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.79 $ | 8.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.26 $ | 3.27 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.2 $ | 7.14 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.12 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.99 $ | 2.73 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.1 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.93 $ | 4.06 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.72 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.41 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.96 $ | 1.61 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.8 $ | 86.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.6 $ | 132 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.34 $ | 30.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 80.4 $ | 276 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 192 $ | 679 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 119 $ | 540 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 97.8 $ | 2,105 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,176 $ | 4,475 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 602 $ | 2,131 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 602 $ | 536 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.01 % | 6.73 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.2 $ | 35.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.16 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Haircut | 2.95 $ | 5.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 42.6 $ | 69.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.8 $ | 34.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 51.4 $ | 151 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,774 $ | 13,679 $ |