Cost of living in Ratlam is 28% lower than in Bien Hoa (without rent).
Rent in Ratlam is 25% cheaper than in Bien Hoa.
Cost of living including rent in Ratlam is 27% lower than in Bien Hoa.
Food in Ratlam is 21% cheaper than in Bien Hoa.
Transport in Ratlam is 58% cheaper than in Bien Hoa.
| Ratlam | Bien Hoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ratlam | Bien Hoa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.07 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.6 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.9 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.88 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.91 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.39 $ | 0.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.48 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.86 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.96 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.75 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.18 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.24 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.97 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.41 $ | 8.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.6 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.56 $ | 1.33 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.52 $ | 7.56 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.21 $ | 5.62 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.2 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.62 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.64 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.12 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.06 $ | 1.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
18.4 $ | 28.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
27.8 $ | 43.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
5.99 $ | 6.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 86.3 $ | 108 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 150 $ | 324 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 126 $ | 182 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 178 $ | 450 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,570 $ | 1,608 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 771 $ | 644 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 669 $ | 362 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.46 % | 7.79 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 7.95 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.58 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Haircut | 2.38 $ | 7.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 44.1 $ | 73.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.1 $ | 18.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 64 $ | 71.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,138 $ | 14,432 $ |