Cost of living in Miaoli is 48% higher than in Pavlodar (without rent).
Rent in Miaoli is 2% cheaper than in Pavlodar.
Cost of living including rent in Miaoli is 26% higher than in Pavlodar.
Food in Miaoli is 61% more expensive than in Pavlodar.
Transport in Miaoli is 34% more expensive than in Pavlodar.
| Miaoli | Pavlodar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Miaoli | Pavlodar | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.13 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.1 $ | 30.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.74 $ | 5.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.53 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.85 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.05 $ | 0.53 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.77 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.06 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.41 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.32 $ | 8.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.36 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.2 $ | 7.14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.9 $ | 6.17 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.66 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.96 $ | 1.7 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.74 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36.1 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.98 $ | 5.13 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.8 $ | 9.13 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.1 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.67 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.59 $ | 0.86 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.1 $ | 32 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
90.9 $ | 49.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.6 $ | 13.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 142 $ | 191 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 667 $ | 220 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 281 $ | 262 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 671 $ | 240 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,387 $ | 729 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,938 $ | 521 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,290 $ | 437 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.01 % | 16.28 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.6 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.39 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Haircut | 14.8 $ | 3.54 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.2 $ | 96.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 30.1 $ | 68.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 529 $ | 207 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 28,141 $ | 6,190 $ |