Cost of living
Chakai compared to Puttankulam
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Overview comparison
ChakaiPuttankulam
Consumer prices in Puttankulam are roughly 7% higher than in Chakai.
Cost of living
| Item | Chakai | Puttankulam |
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| Total with rent one person | 427 | 508 |
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| Total with rent family | 910 | 1,091 |
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| Without rent one person | 215 | 215 |
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| Without rent one family | 672 | 597 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 145.98 | 191.73 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 408 | 469.3 |
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| Food person | 188 | 178 |
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| Food family | 458 | 438 |
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| Transport person | 55.96 | 44.01 |
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| Transport family | 138.94 | 151.55 |
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| Life expectancy | 63.11 years | 65.66 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chakai | Puttankulam |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.02 | 2.64 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.66 | 13.71 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.31 | 3.91 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.2 | 2.42 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.62 | 2 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.35 | 0.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chakai | Puttankulam |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 201.25 | 239.28 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 120.58 | 131.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 472.79 | 555.68 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 279.74 | 243.97 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.3 | 28.59 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.32 | 36.57 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.66 | 6.95 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chakai | Puttankulam |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.85 | 9.17 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,327 | 2,206 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 913 | 1,059 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.33 | 0.45 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.4% | 13.69% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.77 | 3.47 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.27 | 0.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chakai | Puttankulam |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 | 0.76 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.48 | 0.43 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.87 | 0.97 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.11 | 5.43 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.89 | 2.74 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.89 | 7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.78 | 0.61 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 | 0.21 |
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Other
| Item | Chakai | Puttankulam |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.83 | 14.75 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.65 | 3.7 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.05 | 17.48 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.12 | 2.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 29.83 | 28.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 48.28 | 46.32 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 72.12 | 74.25 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,545 | 1,993 |
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