Cost of living in Siliguri is 15% lower than in Semey (without rent).
Rent in Siliguri is 73% cheaper than in Semey.
Cost of living including rent in Siliguri is 48% lower than in Semey.
Food in Siliguri is 13% cheaper than in Semey.
Transport in Siliguri is 19% more expensive than in Semey.
| Siliguri | Semey | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Siliguri | Semey | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.97 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.2 $ | 21.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.62 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.6 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.4 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.31 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.6 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.87 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.5 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.7 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.24 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.39 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 1 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.01 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.57 $ | 1.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.98 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.41 $ | 5.17 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10.9 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.97 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.15 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.34 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.66 $ | 0.59 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.9 $ | 42.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.4 $ | 65.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.06 $ | 15.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 50.2 $ | 229 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 132 $ | 314 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 96.3 $ | 509 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 279 $ | 621 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 839 $ | 830 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 475 $ | 680 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 337 $ | 704 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.98 % | 16.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 6.95 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.32 $ | 6.18 $ |
| Haircut | 1.43 $ | 2.52 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 42.8 $ | 75.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 29.1 $ | 24 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 41.8 $ | 209 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,082 $ | 3,994 $ |