Cost of living in Thiruvananthapuram is 28% lower than in Bac Ninh (without rent).
Rent in Thiruvananthapuram is 38% cheaper than in Bac Ninh.
Cost of living including rent in Thiruvananthapuram is 32% lower than in Bac Ninh.
Food in Thiruvananthapuram is 27% cheaper than in Bac Ninh.
Transport in Thiruvananthapuram is 8% more expensive than in Bac Ninh.
| Thiruvananthapuram | Bac Ninh | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Bac Ninh | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.68 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.54 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.2 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.3 $ | 0.43 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.55 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.6 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.92 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.69 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.98 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.42 $ | 1 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.46 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.61 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.74 $ | 1.43 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.59 $ | 7.81 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.46 $ | 5.48 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 6.99 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.34 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.34 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.54 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.9 $ | 1.1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.9 $ | 51.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
27.2 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.6 $ | 7.36 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 101 $ | 146 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 251 $ | 367 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 170 $ | 254 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 359 $ | 613 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 703 $ | 804 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 384 $ | 484 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 578 $ | 396 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.95 % | 11.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.7 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.58 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Haircut | 3.42 $ | 4.36 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 37.1 $ | 93.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.9 $ | 32 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 29.7 $ | 231 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,394 $ | 6,973 $ |