Cost of living in Thai Binh is 15% higher than in Herat (without rent).
Rent in Thai Binh is 10% cheaper than in Herat.
Cost of living including rent in Thai Binh is very similar to Herat.
Food in Thai Binh is 31% more expensive than in Herat.
Transport in Thai Binh is 68% cheaper than in Herat.
| Thai Binh | Herat | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Thai Binh | Herat | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.96 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.3 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.38 $ | 4.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.9 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.84 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.45 $ | 0.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.86 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.38 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.69 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.9 $ | 5.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.19 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.69 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.36 $ | 1.89 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.03 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.86 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.7 $ | 13.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.3 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.72 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.67 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.99 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.12 $ | 1.56 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.6 $ | 115 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.2 $ | 179 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.29 $ | 109 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 171 $ | 39.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 328 $ | 72.9 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 239 $ | 66.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 556 $ | 116 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,614 $ | 559 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 841 $ | 287 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 694 $ | 175 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.79 % | 20.18 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.2 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.14 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Haircut | 3.11 $ | 2.63 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.3 $ | 29.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 31.6 $ | 21.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 139 $ | 14.7 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,178 $ | 1,267 $ |