Cost of living in Paju is 94% higher than in Bago (without rent).
Rent in Paju is 11% cheaper than in Bago.
Cost of living including rent in Paju is 30% higher than in Bago.
Food in Paju is 111% more expensive than in Bago.
Transport in Paju is 85% more expensive than in Bago.
| Paju | Bago | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Paju | Bago | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.14 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32.4 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.96 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.08 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.47 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.45 $ | 0.73 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.08 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.58 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.05 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.16 $ | 4.16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.6 $ | 9.61 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.17 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.57 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.85 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.29 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.45 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.2 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.9 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.38 $ | 1.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.1 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.4 $ | 9.19 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.23 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.95 $ | 10.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22.8 $ | 8.64 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.63 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.59 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.58 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.29 $ | 1.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
87.4 $ | 29.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
135 $ | 45.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.6 $ | 33.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 292 $ | 340 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 692 $ | 576 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 406 $ | 700 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,004 $ | 864 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 8,534 $ | 1,237 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,521 $ | 352 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,033 $ | 288 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.87 % | 10.67 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46 $ | 47.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.1 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Haircut | 8.12 $ | 1.73 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.1 $ | 72.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60 $ | 51.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 302 $ | 469 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,444 $ | 9,489 $ |