Cost of living in Pune is 5% lower than in Karbala (without rent).
Rent in Pune is 17% cheaper than in Karbala.
Cost of living including rent in Pune is 10% lower than in Karbala.
Food in Pune is very similar to Karbala.
Transport in Pune is 19% cheaper than in Karbala.
| Pune | Karbala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pune | Karbala | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.91 $ | 7.22 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.8 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.74 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.01 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.51 $ | 0.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.56 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.05 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.12 $ | 4.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.43 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.41 $ | 9.77 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.47 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.76 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.45 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.39 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.19 $ | 2.22 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.48 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.48 $ | 16.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.1 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.41 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.16 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.66 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.26 $ | 1.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.5 $ | 53.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
32.7 $ | 82.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.58 $ | 40.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 157 $ | 133 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 353 $ | 206 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 232 $ | 229 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 564 $ | 312 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,013 $ | 1,155 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,203 $ | 345 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,320 $ | 506 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.26 % | 9.96 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.2 $ | 28 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.77 $ | 7.95 $ |
| Haircut | 2.88 $ | 4.05 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 52.8 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 30.6 $ | 19.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 97.6 $ | 91 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,727 $ | 785 $ |