Cost of living
Balhapur compared to Madurai Province
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Overview comparison
BalhapurMadurai Province
Consumer prices in Balhapur are roughly 23% higher than in Madurai Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Balhapur | Madurai Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 531 | 413 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,220 | 909 |
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| Without rent one person | 307 | 296 |
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| Without rent one family | 699 | 832 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 197.28 | 157.86 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 315.34 | 282.02 |
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| Food person | 174 | 173 |
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| Food family | 372 | 357 |
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| Transport person | 42.71 | 57.57 |
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| Transport family | 107.83 | 115.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.03 years | 70.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Balhapur | Madurai Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.45 | 2.41 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 13.24 | 14.94 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.95 | 4.6 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 | 2.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.73 | 2.38 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.48 | 0.5 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Balhapur | Madurai Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 193.75 | 152.41 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 148.4 | 85.32 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 440.73 | 373.79 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 353.42 | 246.5 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 24.97 | 29.02 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.84 | 55.77 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8.62 | 7.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Balhapur | Madurai Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.57 | 7.29 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,886 | 1,428 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 899 | 388 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.48 | 0.44 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.42% | 15.12% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.61 | 2.06 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.33 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | Balhapur | Madurai Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 | 0.79 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.49 | 0.63 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.81 | 0.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.76 | 3.62 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.99 | 3.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.97 | 3.59 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.68 | 0.68 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 | 0.23 |
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Other
| Item | Balhapur | Madurai Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.42 | 14.23 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.19 | 3.38 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.73 | 7 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.74 | 1.83 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.64 | 25.72 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 45.52 | 61.92 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 87.08 | 101.51 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,166 | 1,539 |
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