Cost of living in Lat Luang is 70% higher than in Herat (without rent).
Rent in Lat Luang is 38% more expensive than in Herat.
Cost of living including rent in Lat Luang is 53% higher than in Herat.
Food in Lat Luang is 91% more expensive than in Herat.
Transport in Lat Luang is 42% cheaper than in Herat.
| Lat Luang | Herat | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lat Luang | Herat | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.47 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.5 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.11 $ | 4.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.71 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.49 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.66 $ | 0.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.85 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.6 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.31 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.5 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.28 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 5.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.28 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.9 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.82 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.35 $ | 1.89 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.04 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35.5 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.2 $ | 13.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 38.2 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.72 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.57 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.92 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.97 $ | 1.56 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.3 $ | 115 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
82.8 $ | 179 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.2 $ | 109 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 240 $ | 39.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 674 $ | 72.9 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 543 $ | 66.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,313 $ | 116 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,679 $ | 559 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,506 $ | 287 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 736 $ | 175 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.8 % | 20.18 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58.3 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.74 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Haircut | 8.57 $ | 2.63 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 94.4 $ | 29.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.1 $ | 21.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 498 $ | 14.7 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,078 $ | 1,267 $ |