Cost of living
Bengal (West) compared to Puttankulam
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Overview comparison
Bengal (West)Puttankulam
Consumer prices in Puttankulam are roughly 29% higher than in Bengal (West).
Cost of living
| Item | Bengal (West) | Puttankulam |
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| Total with rent one person | 317 | 508 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,101 | 1,091 |
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| Without rent one person | 284 | 215 |
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| Without rent one family | 607 | 597 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 146.4 | 191.73 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 309.01 | 469.3 |
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| Food person | 188 | 178 |
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| Food family | 415 | 438 |
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| Transport person | 51.49 | 44.01 |
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| Transport family | 117.84 | 151.55 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.56 years | 65.66 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bengal (West) | Puttankulam |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.83 | 2.64 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.91 | 13.71 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.3 | 3.91 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.19 | 2.42 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.58 | 2 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.41 | 0.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bengal (West) | Puttankulam |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 140.09 | 239.28 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 95.2 | 131.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 340.53 | 555.68 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 205.31 | 243.97 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.49 | 28.59 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.8 | 36.57 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.73 | 6.95 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bengal (West) | Puttankulam |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.04 | 9.17 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,312 | 2,206 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 495 | 1,059 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.44 | 0.45 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.89% | 13.69% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.91 | 3.47 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.15 | 0.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bengal (West) | Puttankulam |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 | 0.76 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.47 | 0.43 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.86 | 0.97 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.92 | 5.43 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.83 | 2.74 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.06 | 7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.79 | 0.61 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 | 0.21 |
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Other
| Item | Bengal (West) | Puttankulam |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.32 | 14.75 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.65 | 3.7 |
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| Doctors visit | 5.87 | 17.48 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.63 | 2.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.28 | 28.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.1 | 46.32 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 82.92 | 74.25 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,317 | 1,993 |
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