Cost of living in North Dumdum is 30% lower than in Talas (without rent).
Rent in North Dumdum is 63% cheaper than in Talas.
Cost of living including rent in North Dumdum is 47% lower than in Talas.
Food in North Dumdum is 32% cheaper than in Talas.
Transport in North Dumdum is 65% more expensive than in Talas.
| North Dumdum | Talas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| North Dumdum | Talas | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.65 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.47 $ | 5.74 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.79 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.33 $ | 0.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.43 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.6 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.92 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.16 $ | 9.72 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.05 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.63 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.32 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.18 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.08 $ | 6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3 $ | 1.59 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.23 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.4 $ | 9.43 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.15 $ | 3.79 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.95 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.68 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.86 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.97 $ | 1.24 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
22.8 $ | 19 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.25 $ | 12.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 84.8 $ | 284 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 190 $ | 487 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 135 $ | 408 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 216 $ | 735 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,143 $ | 982 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 596 $ | 877 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 523 $ | 263 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.89 % | 18.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.3 $ | 33.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.85 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Haircut | 2.93 $ | 3.18 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 43.2 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22.1 $ | 40.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 52.9 $ | 235 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,720 $ | 6,350 $ |