Cost of living
Takhar compared to Balkh
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Overview comparison
TakharBalkh
Consumer prices in Takhar are roughly 12% higher than in Balkh.
Cost of living
| Item | Takhar | Balkh |
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| Total with rent one person | 500 | 451 |
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| Total with rent family | 985 | 796 |
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| Without rent one person | 220 | 262 |
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| Without rent one family | 656 | 769 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 244.94 | 235.56 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 407.45 | 261.09 |
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| Food person | 190 | 151 |
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| Food family | 497 | 374 |
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| Transport person | 64.8 | 40.98 |
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| Transport family | 175.77 | 128.98 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.19 years | 76.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Takhar | Balkh |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.07 | 2.04 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.37 | 13.6 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.17 | 4.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.96 | 4.84 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.15 | 1.19 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.41 | 0.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Takhar | Balkh |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 89.32 | 77.53 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 80.49 | 53.26 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 262.98 | 252.31 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 110.63 | 86.51 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 83.04 | 63.77 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 153.14 | 88.87 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 121.21 | 95.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | Takhar | Balkh |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.22 | 15.91 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 465 | 414 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 296 | 210 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.35 | 0.44 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.99% | 16.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.41 | 11.6 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.04 | 0.95 |
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Groceries
| Item | Takhar | Balkh |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 | 0.61 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.32 | 0.25 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.61 | 1.49 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.29 | 5.41 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.05 | 3.67 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.3 | 6.73 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.84 | 0.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 | 0.25 |
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Other
| Item | Takhar | Balkh |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 10.33 | 12.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.92 | 3.48 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.21 | 11.76 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.35 | 2.89 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.42 | 11.32 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 41.9 | 49.28 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 25.25 | 46.75 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,307 | 1,224 |
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