Cost of living in Purnia is 34% lower than in Medan (without rent).
Rent in Purnia is 53% cheaper than in Medan.
Cost of living including rent in Purnia is 42% lower than in Medan.
Food in Purnia is 24% cheaper than in Medan.
Transport in Purnia is 51% cheaper than in Medan.
| Purnia | Medan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Purnia | Medan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.7 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.55 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.26 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.56 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.38 $ | 0.45 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.44 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.07 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.98 $ | 4.71 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.98 $ | 7.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.84 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.33 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.24 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.56 $ | 19.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.64 $ | 2.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.32 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.26 $ | 9.09 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.22 $ | 4.27 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.45 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.98 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.38 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.75 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.07 $ | 0.83 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
31.3 $ | 42.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
48.5 $ | 65 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.1 $ | 29.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 53.5 $ | 116 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 144 $ | 302 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 70.5 $ | 190 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 185 $ | 456 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,341 $ | 1,907 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 840 $ | 661 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 355 $ | 315 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.12 % | 10.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14.3 $ | 29.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.86 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Haircut | 3.07 $ | 2.98 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 43.6 $ | 125 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 27.1 $ | 60.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 51.7 $ | 85.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,910 $ | 11,482 $ |