Cost of living in Shahriar is 30% higher than in Baucau (without rent).
Rent in Shahriar is 49% more expensive than in Baucau.
Cost of living including rent in Shahriar is 39% higher than in Baucau.
Food in Shahriar is 6% more expensive than in Baucau.
Transport in Shahriar is 9% cheaper than in Baucau.
| Shahriar | Baucau | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Shahriar | Baucau | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.94 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21 $ | 20.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.13 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.7 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.29 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.53 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.2 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.99 $ | 6.87 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.94 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 6.76 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.16 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.89 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.56 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.36 $ | 2.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.32 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.1 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.57 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.87 $ | 6.38 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 115 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 16.6 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.51 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.54 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.51 $ | 1.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
10.9 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
16.8 $ | 58.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.25 $ | 27.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 323 $ | 150 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 539 $ | 308 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 321 $ | 219 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 807 $ | 451 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,414 $ | 1,478 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 861 $ | 835 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 274 $ | 399 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.97 % | 12.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.8 $ | 22.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.55 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Haircut | 15.1 $ | 4.02 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 125 $ | 63 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.4 $ | 28.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 115 $ | 99.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,347 $ | 3,300 $ |