Cost of living in Karaj is 67% higher than in Brahmanbaria (without rent).
Rent in Karaj is 386% more expensive than in Brahmanbaria.
Cost of living including rent in Karaj is 156% higher than in Brahmanbaria.
Food in Karaj is 37% more expensive than in Brahmanbaria.
Transport in Karaj is 23% more expensive than in Brahmanbaria.
| Karaj | Brahmanbaria | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Karaj | Brahmanbaria | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.5 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.01 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.5 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.14 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.44 $ | 0.29 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.53 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.22 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.11 $ | 8.63 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.05 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.04 $ | 7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.15 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.75 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.75 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.47 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.51 $ | 2.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.1 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.2 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.71 $ | 3.87 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 115 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 16.4 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.33 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.37 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.29 $ | 0.74 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
8.41 $ | 14 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
12.9 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.52 $ | 15.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 398 $ | 41.8 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 547 $ | 53.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 291 $ | 86.8 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 801 $ | 156 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,172 $ | 785 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 704 $ | 350 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 251 $ | 92.5 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21 % | 10.43 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.2 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.5 $ | 4.65 $ |
| Haircut | 7.97 $ | 2.03 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 133 $ | 55 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.2 $ | 18 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 124 $ | 44.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 886 $ | 944 $ |