Cost of living in Malacca is 58% higher than in Dhangadhi (without rent).
Rent in Malacca is 109% more expensive than in Dhangadhi.
Cost of living including rent in Malacca is 77% higher than in Dhangadhi.
Food in Malacca is 48% more expensive than in Dhangadhi.
Transport in Malacca is 72% more expensive than in Dhangadhi.
| Malacca | Dhangadhi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Malacca | Dhangadhi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.9 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.2 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.63 $ | 9.33 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.33 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.38 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.77 $ | 0.52 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.45 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.75 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.38 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.8 $ | 7.15 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.33 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 4.72 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.73 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.46 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.5 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.88 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.07 $ | 2.96 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.48 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20.5 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.1 $ | 9.58 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.7 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.13 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.64 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.58 $ | 0.77 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
29.7 $ | 58.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45.7 $ | 89.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32 $ | 7.84 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 218 $ | 63.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 242 $ | 127 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 308 $ | 124 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 591 $ | 162 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,615 $ | 941 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 993 $ | 582 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 673 $ | 339 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.04 % | 6.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.3 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.78 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Haircut | 5.96 $ | 2.11 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.8 $ | 45.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 63.3 $ | 22.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 155 $ | 67.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,970 $ | 3,636 $ |