Cost of living in Zahedan is very similar to Bandung (without rent).
Rent in Zahedan is 118% more expensive than in Bandung.
Cost of living including rent in Zahedan is 46% higher than in Bandung.
Food in Zahedan is 4% more expensive than in Bandung.
Transport in Zahedan is 75% cheaper than in Bandung.
| Zahedan | Bandung | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Zahedan | Bandung | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.14 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.6 $ | 9.92 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.28 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.54 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.36 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.58 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.67 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.59 $ | 9.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.66 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.93 $ | 8.22 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.64 $ | 20.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.59 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.97 $ | 2.34 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.22 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.3 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.24 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.25 $ | 5.79 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 97.9 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.82 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.8 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.27 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.63 $ | 0.68 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
145 $ | 28.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
224 $ | 43.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.2 $ | 24.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 266 $ | 151 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 565 $ | 318 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 574 $ | 253 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 952 $ | 537 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 985 $ | 1,036 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 546 $ | 504 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 99.9 $ | 267 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 31.42 % | 8.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 13.7 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.33 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Haircut | 17 $ | 4.42 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.4 $ | 65.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.4 $ | 46.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 97.3 $ | 108 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 807 $ | 8,909 $ |