Cost of living in Srinagar is 7% higher than in Lashkargah (without rent).
Rent in Srinagar is 43% cheaper than in Lashkargah.
Cost of living including rent in Srinagar is 20% lower than in Lashkargah.
Food in Srinagar is 6% more expensive than in Lashkargah.
Transport in Srinagar is 4% more expensive than in Lashkargah.
| Srinagar | Lashkargah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Srinagar | Lashkargah | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.37 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 6.93 $ | 9.21 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.27 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.28 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.51 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.39 $ | 0.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.36 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.36 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.74 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.21 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.08 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.15 $ | 5.91 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.76 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.97 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.53 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.77 $ | 1.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.27 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.04 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.02 $ | 13.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 7.03 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.03 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.05 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.66 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.91 $ | 1.56 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.2 $ | 105 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36 $ | 162 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.1 $ | 111 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 109 $ | 43 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 122 $ | 79.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 128 $ | 72 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 156 $ | 131 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,746 $ | 530 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,151 $ | 274 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 501 $ | 178 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.43 % | 19.15 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 11.1 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Haircut | 3.77 $ | 2.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 42.2 $ | 31 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28 $ | 20.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 24 $ | 17.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,446 $ | 1,253 $ |