Cost of living in Ko Tao is 51% higher than in Biratnagar (without rent).
Rent in Ko Tao is 406% more expensive than in Biratnagar.
Cost of living including rent in Ko Tao is 138% higher than in Biratnagar.
Food in Ko Tao is 43% more expensive than in Biratnagar.
Transport in Ko Tao is 7% cheaper than in Biratnagar.
| Ko Tao | Biratnagar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ko Tao | Biratnagar | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.89 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.3 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.23 $ | 8.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.12 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.76 $ | 0.37 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.9 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.56 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.21 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.9 $ | 5.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.57 $ | 3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.96 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.27 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.1 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.86 $ | 3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.77 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.3 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.4 $ | 9.04 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.5 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.66 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.66 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.61 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.48 $ | 0.75 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.8 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.1 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.1 $ | 10.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 332 $ | 53.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 539 $ | 112 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 414 $ | 47.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 796 $ | 150 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,177 $ | 444 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,996 $ | 295 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 788 $ | 186 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.07 % | 14.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 76.2 $ | 31.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.13 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Haircut | 5.43 $ | 2.48 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.4 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.8 $ | 22.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 502 $ | 54.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,970 $ | 1,969 $ |