Cost of living in Srinagar is 5% lower than in Birgunj (without rent).
Rent in Srinagar is 75% more expensive than in Birgunj.
Cost of living including rent in Srinagar is 16% higher than in Birgunj.
Food in Srinagar is 8% cheaper than in Birgunj.
Transport in Srinagar is very similar to Birgunj.
| Srinagar | Birgunj | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Srinagar | Birgunj | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.37 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 6.93 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.27 $ | 6.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.28 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.51 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.39 $ | 0.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.36 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.36 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.74 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.21 $ | 9.74 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.08 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.15 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.76 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.97 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.53 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.77 $ | 2.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.27 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.04 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.02 $ | 11.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 7.03 $ | 16 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.03 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.05 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.66 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.91 $ | 0.75 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.2 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.1 $ | 10.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 109 $ | 40.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 122 $ | 88.8 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 128 $ | 102 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 156 $ | 141 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,746 $ | 743 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,151 $ | 556 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 501 $ | 185 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.43 % | 12.81 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 11.1 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Haircut | 3.77 $ | 2.49 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 42.2 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28 $ | 25.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 24 $ | 88.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,446 $ | 4,008 $ |