Cost of living
Kola compared to Madurai Province
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Overview comparison
KolaMadurai Province
Consumer prices in Kola are roughly 19% higher than in Madurai Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Kola | Madurai Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 369 | 413 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,147 | 909 |
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| Without rent one person | 291 | 296 |
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| Without rent one family | 766 | 832 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 174.8 | 157.86 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 350.61 | 282.02 |
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| Food person | 167 | 173 |
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| Food family | 458 | 357 |
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| Transport person | 45.75 | 57.57 |
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| Transport family | 137.12 | 115.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 53.16 years | 70.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kola | Madurai Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.79 | 2.41 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.48 | 14.94 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.62 | 4.6 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.3 | 2.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.28 | 2.38 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.47 | 0.5 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kola | Madurai Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 239.21 | 152.41 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 108.92 | 85.32 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 515.47 | 373.79 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 297.8 | 246.5 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.05 | 29.02 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.14 | 55.77 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.54 | 7.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kola | Madurai Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.56 | 7.29 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,933 | 1,428 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 995 | 388 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.48 | 0.44 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.07% | 15.12% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.1 | 2.06 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.41 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kola | Madurai Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 | 0.79 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.43 | 0.63 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.18 | 0.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.2 | 3.62 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.88 | 3.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.13 | 3.59 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.76 | 0.68 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 | 0.23 |
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Other
| Item | Kola | Madurai Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.01 | 14.23 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.85 | 3.38 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.71 | 7 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.18 | 1.83 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.1 | 25.72 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 40.72 | 61.92 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 80.06 | 101.51 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,552 | 1,539 |
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