Cost of living in Thakhek is 53% higher than in Sheberghan (without rent).
Rent in Thakhek is 260% more expensive than in Sheberghan.
Cost of living including rent in Thakhek is 156% higher than in Sheberghan.
Food in Thakhek is 48% more expensive than in Sheberghan.
Transport in Thakhek is 15% more expensive than in Sheberghan.
| Thakhek | Sheberghan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Thakhek | Sheberghan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.79 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.2 $ | 13 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.94 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 6.12 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.49 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.69 $ | 0.53 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.97 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.96 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.3 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.23 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.55 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.71 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.6 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.71 $ | 1.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.59 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 51.6 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.8 $ | 11.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.1 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.67 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.97 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.01 $ | 1.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.1 $ | 66.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79.2 $ | 103 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.84 $ | 101 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 715 $ | 48.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,627 $ | 87.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 845 $ | 86.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,220 $ | 172 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,047 $ | 396 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 855 $ | 178 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 215 $ | 232 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.09 % | 18.6 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.1 $ | 11 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.13 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Haircut | 1.76 $ | 2.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.9 $ | 37.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.7 $ | 14 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 306 $ | 56 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,183 $ | 1,336 $ |