Cost of living in Shimoga is 14% higher than in Barisal (without rent).
Rent in Shimoga is 23% more expensive than in Barisal.
Cost of living including rent in Shimoga is 17% higher than in Barisal.
Food in Shimoga is 3% more expensive than in Barisal.
Transport in Shimoga is 53% more expensive than in Barisal.
| Shimoga | Barisal | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Shimoga | Barisal | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.17 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.9 $ | 5.87 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.2 $ | 5.39 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.54 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.35 $ | 0.19 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.46 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.73 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.47 $ | 6.17 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.91 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.36 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.39 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.96 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.57 $ | 2.62 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.3 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.05 $ | 2.29 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18.8 $ | 10 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.65 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.79 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.65 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.71 $ | 0.83 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15.4 $ | 24.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.6 $ | 37.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.56 $ | 16.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 80.6 $ | 53.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 265 $ | 85.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 161 $ | 75.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 309 $ | 134 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 963 $ | 372 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 588 $ | 276 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 427 $ | 219 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.98 % | 9.08 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 12.5 $ | 9.38 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.38 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Haircut | 2 $ | 1.72 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 53.1 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.9 $ | 22.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 128 $ | 22 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,494 $ | 1,315 $ |