Cost of living in Mardan is 36% lower than in Bangalore (without rent).
Rent in Mardan is 35% cheaper than in Bangalore.
Cost of living including rent in Mardan is 36% lower than in Bangalore.
Food in Mardan is 32% cheaper than in Bangalore.
Transport in Mardan is 71% cheaper than in Bangalore.
| Mardan | Bangalore | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mardan | Bangalore | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.79 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18 $ | 22 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.45 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.06 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.31 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.66 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.07 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.41 $ | 7.64 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.58 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 7.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.63 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.82 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.25 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.27 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.82 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1.65 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.89 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.52 $ | 4.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.14 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.66 $ | 18.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.02 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.24 $ | 4.06 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 0.98 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.33 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.73 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.58 $ | 0.45 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.1 $ | 48.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
110 $ | 74.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.4 $ | 11.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 62.5 $ | 167 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 54.2 $ | 444 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 106 $ | 279 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 89.4 $ | 767 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 527 $ | 2,433 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 334 $ | 1,377 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 190 $ | 1,210 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.59 % | 9.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3.57 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.29 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Haircut | 2.37 $ | 1.91 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.9 $ | 52.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 20.7 $ | 32.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 18 $ | 120 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,147 $ | 3,497 $ |