Cost of living
Kaler compared to Sikkim
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Overview comparison
KalerSikkim
Consumer prices in Kaler are roughly 24% higher than in Sikkim.
Cost of living
| Item | Kaler | Sikkim |
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| Total with rent one person | 379 | 401 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,241 | 1,204 |
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| Without rent one person | 229 | 219 |
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| Without rent one family | 651 | 753 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 196.89 | 127.44 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 399.94 | 373.23 |
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| Food person | 165 | 148 |
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| Food family | 450 | 494 |
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| Transport person | 47.75 | 53.75 |
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| Transport family | 139.9 | 162.45 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.98 years | 76.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kaler | Sikkim |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.98 | 2.72 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.56 | 19.19 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.5 | 3.53 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.3 | 2.23 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.34 | 2.44 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.4 | 0.48 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kaler | Sikkim |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 176.86 | 128.84 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 123.36 | 77 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 556.48 | 487.57 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 356 | 269.4 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 29.82 | 36.05 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.63 | 48.04 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.79 | 7.37 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kaler | Sikkim |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.18 | 7.61 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,849 | 1,318 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,253 | 414 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.35 | 0.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.09% | 15.06% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.68 | 2.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 1.44 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kaler | Sikkim |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 | 0.84 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.51 | 0.55 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.11 | 1.06 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.47 | 4.7 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.39 | 2.69 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.8 | 3.93 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.64 | 0.62 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 | 0.26 |
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Other
| Item | Kaler | Sikkim |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.81 | 19.82 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.12 | 3.09 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.25 | 6.68 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.46 | 1.72 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.89 | 32.65 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 47.3 | 59.35 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 64.91 | 89.89 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,884 | 1,254 |
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