Cost of living in Sittwe is 46% higher than in Jalalabad (without rent).
Rent in Sittwe is 89% more expensive than in Jalalabad.
Cost of living including rent in Sittwe is 66% higher than in Jalalabad.
Food in Sittwe is 48% more expensive than in Jalalabad.
Transport in Sittwe is very similar to Jalalabad.
| Sittwe | Jalalabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sittwe | Jalalabad | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.17 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.7 $ | 7.31 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.78 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.66 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.7 $ | 0.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.9 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.23 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 5.09 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.66 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.34 $ | 5.81 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.08 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.77 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.9 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.82 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.32 $ | 2.19 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.84 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.75 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.7 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.29 $ | 4.26 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 7.44 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.21 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.12 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.62 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.4 $ | 1.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
22 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.8 $ | 20.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
44.4 $ | 102 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 155 $ | 39.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 301 $ | 116 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 613 $ | 98.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 387 $ | 218 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 952 $ | 441 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 355 $ | 219 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 750 $ | 175 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.52 % | 13.92 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25 $ | 7.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.44 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Haircut | 1.3 $ | 2.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.1 $ | 43.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 31.7 $ | 17.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 261 $ | 14.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,752 $ | 1,179 $ |