Cost of living in Saidpur is 34% lower than in Karbala (without rent).
Rent in Saidpur is 71% cheaper than in Karbala.
Cost of living including rent in Saidpur is 49% lower than in Karbala.
Food in Saidpur is 15% cheaper than in Karbala.
Transport in Saidpur is 79% cheaper than in Karbala.
| Saidpur | Karbala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Saidpur | Karbala | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.11 $ | 7.22 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.3 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.63 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.17 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.01 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.29 $ | 0.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.25 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.42 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.26 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.18 $ | 4.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.91 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.47 $ | 9.77 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.21 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.14 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.86 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.15 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.41 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.84 $ | 2.22 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.3 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.08 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.66 $ | 16.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 7.67 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.13 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.22 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.64 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.67 $ | 1.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.8 $ | 53.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
27.4 $ | 82.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.2 $ | 40.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 37.4 $ | 133 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 58.5 $ | 206 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 56.4 $ | 229 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 84.4 $ | 312 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 498 $ | 1,155 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 321 $ | 345 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 211 $ | 506 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.5 % | 9.96 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 4.99 $ | 28 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.17 $ | 7.95 $ |
| Haircut | 1.83 $ | 4.05 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 34.5 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.3 $ | 19.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 46.3 $ | 91 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,428 $ | 785 $ |