Cost of living in Varkala is 19% lower than in Ganja (without rent).
Rent in Varkala is 49% cheaper than in Ganja.
Cost of living including rent in Varkala is 31% lower than in Ganja.
Food in Varkala is 10% cheaper than in Ganja.
Transport in Varkala is 52% cheaper than in Ganja.
| Varkala | Ganja | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Varkala | Ganja | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.08 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.8 $ | 23.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.12 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.98 $ | 3.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.36 $ | 0.57 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.52 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.84 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.46 $ | 9.83 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.73 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.45 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.62 $ | 9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.54 $ | 1.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.21 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.11 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.41 $ | 6.13 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10.5 $ | 18 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.56 $ | 8.16 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.65 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.65 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.91 $ | 0.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.7 $ | 22.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
27.5 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.51 $ | 19 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 65.8 $ | 134 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 168 $ | 163 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 112 $ | 225 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 268 $ | 444 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 982 $ | 1,841 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 553 $ | 913 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 601 $ | 392 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.76 % | 9.5 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 13.2 $ | 63.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.34 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Haircut | 3.18 $ | 2.87 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 35.8 $ | 48.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 23.1 $ | 37.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 25 $ | 221 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,784 $ | 6,312 $ |