Cost of living in Qarshi is 4% lower than in Lalitpur (without rent).
Rent in Qarshi is 90% more expensive than in Lalitpur.
Cost of living including rent in Qarshi is 24% higher than in Lalitpur.
Food in Qarshi is 5% cheaper than in Lalitpur.
Transport in Qarshi is 40% cheaper than in Lalitpur.
| Qarshi | Lalitpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Qarshi | Lalitpur | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.77 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.1 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.39 $ | 5.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.97 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.23 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.36 $ | 0.35 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.24 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.86 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.79 $ | 5.82 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.3 $ | 5.39 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.56 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.28 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.26 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1.94 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.66 $ | 2.97 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.19 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.67 $ | 5.07 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.1 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.94 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.19 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.86 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.21 $ | 0.74 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.5 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.7 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.2 $ | 10.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 189 $ | 76.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 313 $ | 213 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 63.1 $ | 134 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 427 $ | 464 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 854 $ | 1,998 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 449 $ | 1,068 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 311 $ | 297 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.18 % | 12.73 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.5 $ | 15 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.1 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Haircut | 5.63 $ | 2.75 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.2 $ | 52.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 16.1 $ | 25.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 251 $ | 88.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,179 $ | 4,050 $ |