Cost of living in Sonipat is 20% lower than in Birgunj (without rent).
Rent in Sonipat is 14% cheaper than in Birgunj.
Cost of living including rent in Sonipat is 18% lower than in Birgunj.
Food in Sonipat is 19% cheaper than in Birgunj.
Transport in Sonipat is 27% cheaper than in Birgunj.
| Sonipat | Birgunj | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sonipat | Birgunj | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.1 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.52 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.6 $ | 6.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.77 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.38 $ | 0.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.36 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.89 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.51 $ | 9.74 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.3 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.68 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.3 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.59 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.55 $ | 2.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.9 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.16 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.65 $ | 11.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10.6 $ | 16 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.96 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.44 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.87 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.32 $ | 0.75 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.5 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.5 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
5.6 $ | 10.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 45.6 $ | 40.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 263 $ | 88.8 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 69.2 $ | 102 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 252 $ | 141 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 504 $ | 743 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 381 $ | 556 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 289 $ | 185 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.17 % | 12.81 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 7.33 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.6 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Haircut | 2.54 $ | 2.49 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 30.1 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 20.1 $ | 25.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 23.8 $ | 88.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,566 $ | 4,008 $ |