Cost of living
Zhemgang compared to Mongar
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Overview comparison
ZhemgangMongar
Consumer prices in Mongar are roughly 1% higher than in Zhemgang.
Cost of living
| Item | Zhemgang | Mongar |
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| Total with rent one person | 459 | 510 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,414 | 1,374 |
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| Without rent one person | 239 | 279 |
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| Without rent one family | 775 | 759 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 165.66 | 189.78 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 433.44 | 573.01 |
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| Food person | 158 | 144 |
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| Food family | 360 | 449 |
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| Transport person | 38.68 | 33.32 |
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| Transport family | 107.74 | 93.17 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.37 years | 68.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Zhemgang | Mongar |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.93 | 3.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.64 | 14.66 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.41 | 2.89 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.06 | 6.34 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.34 | 1.37 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.56 | 0.59 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Zhemgang | Mongar |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 178.11 | 192.53 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 146.19 | 130.51 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 570.63 | 461.33 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 372.01 | 505.78 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 13.94 | 10.77 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 23.19 | 22.84 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.06 | 38.6 |
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Transportation
| Item | Zhemgang | Mongar |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.07 | 11.83 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 712 | 619 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 803 | 956 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.5 | 1.37 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 3.66% | 4.61% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.76 | 12.7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.96 | 0.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | Zhemgang | Mongar |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 | 0.85 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.95 | 1.08 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.56 | 2.09 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.83 | 3.27 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.77 | 3.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.92 | 5.08 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.46 | 1.51 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.22 | 0.23 |
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Other
| Item | Zhemgang | Mongar |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 48.9 | 54.93 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.63 | 4.02 |
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| Doctors visit | 30.5 | 28.64 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.7 | 3.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 34.1 | 30.17 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 35.3 | 36.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 214.93 | 223.88 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 781 | 594 |
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