Cost of living in Samawah is 11% lower than in Istaravshan (without rent).
Rent in Samawah is 13% cheaper than in Istaravshan.
Cost of living including rent in Samawah is 12% lower than in Istaravshan.
Food in Samawah is 9% cheaper than in Istaravshan.
Transport in Samawah is 184% more expensive than in Istaravshan.
| Samawah | Istaravshan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Samawah | Istaravshan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.29 $ | 5.61 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.7 $ | 15 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.62 $ | 9.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.07 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.24 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.41 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.8 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.84 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.51 $ | 8.55 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.75 $ | 4.16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.03 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.77 $ | 7.44 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.95 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.82 $ | 2.34 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.53 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.7 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.44 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.3 $ | 3.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.6 $ | 118 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.76 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.69 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.52 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.14 $ | 1.96 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.1 $ | 40 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80 $ | 62.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.1 $ | 23.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 157 $ | 214 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 251 $ | 398 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 227 $ | 306 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 394 $ | 588 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,163 $ | 702 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 438 $ | 465 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 544 $ | 268 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.13 % | 19.92 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.2 $ | 26.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.17 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Haircut | 4.89 $ | 3.21 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 51.8 $ | 76.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.4 $ | 28.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 115 $ | 107 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,240 $ | 13,644 $ |