Cost of living in Ningbo is 30% higher than in Pathein (without rent).
Rent in Ningbo is 33% cheaper than in Pathein.
Cost of living including rent in Ningbo is 7% lower than in Pathein.
Food in Ningbo is 21% more expensive than in Pathein.
Transport in Ningbo is 137% more expensive than in Pathein.
| Ningbo | Pathein | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ningbo | Pathein | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.98 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.4 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.56 $ | 4.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.38 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.43 $ | 0.79 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.03 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.41 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.54 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.9 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.88 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.84 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.42 $ | 8.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.9 $ | 1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.37 $ | 1.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.28 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16.2 $ | 9.08 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.13 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.42 $ | 8.19 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14 $ | 8.76 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.8 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.13 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.5 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.16 $ | 1.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.8 $ | 24.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.3 $ | 37.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.5 $ | 34.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 233 $ | 337 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 472 $ | 568 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 359 $ | 692 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 783 $ | 853 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,300 $ | 1,241 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,372 $ | 354 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 758 $ | 288 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.73 % | 12.11 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.6 $ | 48.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.22 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Haircut | 4.75 $ | 1.71 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64.1 $ | 70.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.3 $ | 51.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 616 $ | 471 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,898 $ | 9,950 $ |