Cost of living in Sahiwal is 28% lower than in Biratnagar (without rent).
Rent in Sahiwal is 53% more expensive than in Biratnagar.
Cost of living including rent in Sahiwal is 8% lower than in Biratnagar.
Food in Sahiwal is 32% cheaper than in Biratnagar.
Transport in Sahiwal is 47% cheaper than in Biratnagar.
| Sahiwal | Biratnagar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sahiwal | Biratnagar | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.54 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 10.8 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.31 $ | 8.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.5 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.79 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.33 $ | 0.37 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.43 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.23 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.68 $ | 5.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.66 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.6 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.36 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.35 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.56 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.73 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.71 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.52 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.98 $ | 3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 4.99 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.99 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.17 $ | 9.04 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.4 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.66 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.28 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.59 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.47 $ | 0.75 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
44.2 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
67.4 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.2 $ | 10.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 62.8 $ | 53.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 112 $ | 112 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 94.8 $ | 47.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 167 $ | 150 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 668 $ | 444 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 615 $ | 295 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 144 $ | 186 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 19.77 % | 14.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.8 $ | 31.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.55 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Haircut | 2.31 $ | 2.48 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.1 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 14.3 $ | 22.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 18 $ | 54.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,033 $ | 1,969 $ |