Cost of living in Rajshahi is 67% lower than in Taipei (without rent).
Rent in Rajshahi is 86% cheaper than in Taipei.
Cost of living including rent in Rajshahi is 76% lower than in Taipei.
Food in Rajshahi is 63% cheaper than in Taipei.
Transport in Rajshahi is 80% cheaper than in Taipei.
| Rajshahi | Taipei | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rajshahi | Taipei | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
0.93 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 5.51 $ | 31.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.08 $ | 5.15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.57 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.29 $ | 0.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.55 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.46 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.02 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.21 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.05 $ | 9.54 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.55 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.33 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.77 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.09 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.5 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.64 $ | 3.73 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.13 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.1 $ | 37.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.18 $ | 8.86 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 5.91 $ | 34.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.98 $ | 9.34 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.59 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.47 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.47 $ | 2.75 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
14.8 $ | 54.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
22.5 $ | 84 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.7 $ | 24.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 41.9 $ | 426 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 91.8 $ | 1,031 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 66 $ | 573 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 147 $ | 1,581 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 465 $ | 12,472 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 284 $ | 6,228 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 236 $ | 1,789 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.5 % | 1.93 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 10.2 $ | 39.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.09 $ | 10 $ |
| Haircut | 1.8 $ | 16.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 35.4 $ | 85.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17 $ | 57.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 15.2 $ | 627 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 665 $ | 18,424 $ |