Cost of living in Zhoukou is 33% higher than in Bago (without rent).
Rent in Zhoukou is 60% cheaper than in Bago.
Cost of living including rent in Zhoukou is 23% lower than in Bago.
Food in Zhoukou is 22% more expensive than in Bago.
Transport in Zhoukou is 72% more expensive than in Bago.
| Zhoukou | Bago | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Zhoukou | Bago | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.66 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.2 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.78 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.17 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.01 $ | 0.73 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.1 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.55 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.15 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 4.16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 9.61 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.56 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 25.8 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.43 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.09 $ | 1.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.28 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.4 $ | 9.19 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.06 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.41 $ | 10.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.6 $ | 8.64 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.81 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.96 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.7 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.5 $ | 1.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
31.7 $ | 29.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.1 $ | 45.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12.3 $ | 33.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 141 $ | 340 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 215 $ | 576 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 167 $ | 700 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 483 $ | 864 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,443 $ | 1,237 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,985 $ | 352 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 690 $ | 288 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.23 % | 10.67 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.9 $ | 47.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.13 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Haircut | 4.74 $ | 1.73 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 114 $ | 72.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58.9 $ | 51.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 235 $ | 469 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,431 $ | 9,489 $ |