Cost of living in Paro is 8% higher than in Hetauda (without rent).
Rent in Paro is 186% more expensive than in Hetauda.
Cost of living including rent in Paro is 46% higher than in Hetauda.
Food in Paro is 4% more expensive than in Hetauda.
Transport in Paro is 15% more expensive than in Hetauda.
| Paro | Hetauda | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Paro | Hetauda | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.1 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.97 $ | 6.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.47 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.56 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.56 $ | 0.37 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.96 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.26 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.43 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.92 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.27 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.51 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.58 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.22 $ | 0.13 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.59 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.74 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.93 $ | 2.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.51 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 4.03 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.05 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.2 $ | 11.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.2 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.64 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.68 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.29 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.67 $ | 0.75 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
13.8 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.4 $ | 17.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.2 $ | 7.08 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 135 $ | 43.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 449 $ | 92.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 182 $ | 66.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 496 $ | 139 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 628 $ | 1,373 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 867 $ | 799 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 692 $ | 216 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.58 % | 12.67 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.5 $ | 24.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.62 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Haircut | 3.35 $ | 2.62 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 32.9 $ | 59.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.3 $ | 25.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 248 $ | 22.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 685 $ | 1,865 $ |