Cost of living in Qarchak is 34% higher than in Bien Hoa (without rent).
Rent in Qarchak is 95% more expensive than in Bien Hoa.
Cost of living including rent in Qarchak is 56% higher than in Bien Hoa.
Food in Qarchak is 23% more expensive than in Bien Hoa.
Transport in Qarchak is 60% cheaper than in Bien Hoa.
| Qarchak | Bien Hoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Qarchak | Bien Hoa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.17 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.9 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.65 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.77 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.39 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 0.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.2 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.97 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.94 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.16 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.05 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.94 $ | 8.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.58 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.35 $ | 1.33 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11 $ | 7.56 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.71 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.92 $ | 5.62 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 115 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 16.9 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.93 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.64 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.62 $ | 1.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11.5 $ | 28.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.5 $ | 43.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.4 $ | 6.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 268 $ | 108 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 571 $ | 324 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 367 $ | 182 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 854 $ | 450 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,768 $ | 1,608 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,080 $ | 644 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 286 $ | 362 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 23.83 % | 7.79 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.7 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.57 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Haircut | 25.6 $ | 7.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 123 $ | 73.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.6 $ | 18.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 115 $ | 71.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,614 $ | 14,432 $ |