Cost of living in Mormugao is 17% lower than in Bien Hoa (without rent).
Rent in Mormugao is 58% more expensive than in Bien Hoa.
Cost of living including rent in Mormugao is 10% higher than in Bien Hoa.
Food in Mormugao is 10% cheaper than in Bien Hoa.
Transport in Mormugao is 55% cheaper than in Bien Hoa.
| Mormugao | Bien Hoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mormugao | Bien Hoa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.79 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.17 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.68 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.35 $ | 0.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.53 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.91 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.03 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.22 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.98 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.46 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.94 $ | 8.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.61 $ | 1.33 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.8 $ | 7.56 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.04 $ | 5.62 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.3 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.33 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.81 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.69 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.7 $ | 1.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15.4 $ | 28.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.8 $ | 43.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11.1 $ | 6.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 215 $ | 108 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 449 $ | 324 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 254 $ | 182 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 480 $ | 450 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,138 $ | 1,608 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 602 $ | 644 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 459 $ | 362 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.41 % | 7.79 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.4 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.59 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Haircut | 2.06 $ | 7.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 53.2 $ | 73.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34.3 $ | 18.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 127 $ | 71.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,503 $ | 14,432 $ |