Cost of living
Kerala compared to Kandahar (India)
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Overview comparison
KeralaKandahar (India)
Consumer prices in Kandahar (India) are roughly 37% higher than in Kerala.
Cost of living
| Item | Kerala | Kandahar (India) |
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| Total with rent one person | 355 | 460 |
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| Total with rent family | 962 | 1,358 |
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| Without rent one person | 202 | 351 |
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| Without rent one family | 741 | 958 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 101.33 | 251.5 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 267.66 | 308.73 |
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| Food person | 161 | 167 |
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| Food family | 353 | 508 |
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| Transport person | 35.39 | 28.35 |
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| Transport family | 78.99 | 82.33 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.45 years | 71.91 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kerala | Kandahar (India) |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.65 | 7.75 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.26 | 31.87 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.55 | 6.46 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.5 | 1.47 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.09 | 1.52 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.39 | 0.71 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kerala | Kandahar (India) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 135.29 | 276.89 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 85.33 | 134.38 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 391.72 | 340.29 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 163.49 | 242.01 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 25.06 | 30.22 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 24.95 | 49.52 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.94 | 10.66 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kerala | Kandahar (India) |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.66 | 21.19 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,413 | 917 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 944 | 783 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.26 | 0.3 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.18% | 14.2% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.74 | 6.26 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 0.64 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kerala | Kandahar (India) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 | 0.75 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.52 | 0.69 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.9 | 1.43 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.97 | 6.92 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.99 | 3.29 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.1 | 4.57 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.64 | 1.29 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 | 0.48 |
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Other
| Item | Kerala | Kandahar (India) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 11.06 | 32.93 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.16 | 3.46 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.64 | 5.15 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.92 | 2.62 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.25 | 59.11 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 30.41 | 87.15 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 47.22 | 272.08 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,335 | 5,018 |
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