Cost of living in Sandakan is 57% higher than in Bheemdatta (without rent).
Rent in Sandakan is 24% more expensive than in Bheemdatta.
Cost of living including rent in Sandakan is 45% higher than in Bheemdatta.
Food in Sandakan is 51% more expensive than in Bheemdatta.
Transport in Sandakan is 53% more expensive than in Bheemdatta.
| Sandakan | Bheemdatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sandakan | Bheemdatta | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.38 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.2 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.84 $ | 8.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.9 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.44 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.96 $ | 0.37 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.73 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.14 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.01 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.12 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.39 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.17 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 23.1 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.7 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.13 $ | 2.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.72 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.2 $ | 21 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.59 $ | 10.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.4 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.01 $ | 5.67 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.09 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.28 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.68 $ | 0.8 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
29.4 $ | 68 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45 $ | 105 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.1 $ | 7.44 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 108 $ | 55.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 289 $ | 125 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 174 $ | 108 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 362 $ | 150 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,367 $ | 607 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,025 $ | 420 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 719 $ | 372 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3 % | 5.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.3 $ | 18.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.9 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Haircut | 7.13 $ | 1.83 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.9 $ | 42.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 65.3 $ | 22.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 97 $ | 60.3 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,999 $ | 3,453 $ |