Cost of living
Jalam compared to Madurai Province
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Overview comparison
JalamMadurai Province
Consumer prices in Jalam are roughly 23% higher than in Madurai Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Jalam | Madurai Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 466 | 413 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,227 | 909 |
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| Without rent one person | 209 | 296 |
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| Without rent one family | 682 | 832 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 195.62 | 157.86 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 396.62 | 282.02 |
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| Food person | 198 | 173 |
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| Food family | 424 | 357 |
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| Transport person | 49.43 | 57.57 |
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| Transport family | 141.19 | 115.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 64.39 years | 70.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Jalam | Madurai Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.77 | 2.41 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.15 | 14.94 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.15 | 4.6 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.12 | 2.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.74 | 2.38 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.43 | 0.5 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Jalam | Madurai Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 205.54 | 152.41 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 148.88 | 85.32 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 628.1 | 373.79 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 279.86 | 246.5 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 31.09 | 29.02 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.35 | 55.77 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.94 | 7.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Jalam | Madurai Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.85 | 7.29 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,001 | 1,428 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 881 | 388 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.45 | 0.44 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.12% | 15.12% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.51 | 2.06 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.12 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | Jalam | Madurai Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 | 0.79 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.45 | 0.63 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.96 | 0.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.53 | 3.62 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.88 | 3.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.95 | 3.59 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.79 | 0.68 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 | 0.23 |
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Other
| Item | Jalam | Madurai Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.64 | 14.23 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.68 | 3.38 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.39 | 7 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.39 | 1.83 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.55 | 25.72 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 55.8 | 61.92 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 73.38 | 101.51 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,864 | 1,539 |
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