Cost of living in Saharsa is very similar to Rajshahi (without rent).
Rent in Saharsa is 28% more expensive than in Rajshahi.
Cost of living including rent in Saharsa is 6% higher than in Rajshahi.
Food in Saharsa is 5% cheaper than in Rajshahi.
Transport in Saharsa is 28% cheaper than in Rajshahi.
| Saharsa | Rajshahi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Saharsa | Rajshahi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.47 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.72 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.31 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.05 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.52 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.36 $ | 0.29 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.41 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.56 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.03 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.17 $ | 7.21 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.64 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.47 $ | 6.55 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.33 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.34 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.65 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.94 $ | 2.64 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.13 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.47 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.21 $ | 2.18 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.53 $ | 5.91 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.56 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.39 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.76 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.08 $ | 0.47 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.7 $ | 22.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.07 $ | 13.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 61.2 $ | 41.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 153 $ | 91.8 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 77.9 $ | 66 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 197 $ | 147 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,547 $ | 465 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 951 $ | 284 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 317 $ | 236 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.76 % | 10.5 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14.9 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.01 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Haircut | 3.07 $ | 1.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 43.7 $ | 35.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.8 $ | 17 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 45.8 $ | 15.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,813 $ | 665 $ |