Cost of living in Sungai Petani is 25% lower than in Baku (without rent).
Rent in Sungai Petani is 7% cheaper than in Baku.
Cost of living including rent in Sungai Petani is 18% lower than in Baku.
Food in Sungai Petani is 15% cheaper than in Baku.
Transport in Sungai Petani is 50% cheaper than in Baku.
| Sungai Petani | Baku | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sungai Petani | Baku | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.1 $ | 9.36 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.5 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.32 $ | 7.58 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.35 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.43 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ | 0.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.76 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.06 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.52 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.62 $ | 4.59 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.5 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.71 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.22 $ | 3.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.68 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.1 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.08 $ | 6.14 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.1 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.71 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.95 $ | 5.73 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.74 $ | 1.59 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
22 $ | 36 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.8 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.1 $ | 14.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 229 $ | 234 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 460 $ | 407 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 310 $ | 408 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 627 $ | 927 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,204 $ | 1,887 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 481 $ | 931 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 331 $ | 484 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.52 % | 9.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.2 $ | 50.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.68 $ | 5.92 $ |
| Haircut | 5.74 $ | 12.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.2 $ | 120 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.4 $ | 56.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 113 $ | 227 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,447 $ | 6,255 $ |