Cost of living in Nantou is 45% higher than in Najaf (without rent).
Rent in Nantou is 32% more expensive than in Najaf.
Cost of living including rent in Nantou is 40% higher than in Najaf.
Food in Nantou is 66% more expensive than in Najaf.
Transport in Nantou is 58% cheaper than in Najaf.
| Nantou | Najaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nantou | Najaf | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.91 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 28.6 $ | 19.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.97 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.09 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.75 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 0.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.29 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.92 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.99 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.66 $ | 4.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.2 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.88 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.6 $ | 8.39 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.52 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.96 $ | 1.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.74 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.2 $ | 27.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.75 $ | 14.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 43.7 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.1 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.3 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.91 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.41 $ | 1.1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45.6 $ | 47.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
69.9 $ | 72.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.9 $ | 31.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 235 $ | 146 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 654 $ | 187 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 328 $ | 224 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 844 $ | 296 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,474 $ | 1,900 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,658 $ | 415 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,549 $ | 723 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.98 % | 7.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.7 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.51 $ | 7.66 $ |
| Haircut | 12.3 $ | 4.25 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81.3 $ | 54 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 73.3 $ | 14.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 351 $ | 152 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,433 $ | 612 $ |