Cost of living in Najaf is 40% higher than in Hetauda (without rent).
Rent in Najaf is 263% more expensive than in Hetauda.
Cost of living including rent in Najaf is 88% higher than in Hetauda.
Food in Najaf is 27% more expensive than in Hetauda.
Transport in Najaf is 161% more expensive than in Hetauda.
| Najaf | Hetauda | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Najaf | Hetauda | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.01 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.5 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.98 $ | 6.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.43 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.46 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.42 $ | 0.37 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.82 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.8 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.74 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 $ | 0.13 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.39 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.34 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.98 $ | 2.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.5 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.33 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.2 $ | 11.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.1 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.64 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.94 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.3 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.1 $ | 0.75 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
47.5 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.5 $ | 17.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.6 $ | 7.08 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 146 $ | 43.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 187 $ | 92.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 224 $ | 66.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 296 $ | 139 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,900 $ | 1,373 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 415 $ | 799 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 723 $ | 216 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.76 % | 12.67 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.8 $ | 24.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.66 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Haircut | 4.25 $ | 2.62 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 54 $ | 59.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 14.3 $ | 25.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 152 $ | 22.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 612 $ | 1,865 $ |