Cost of living
Lakshadweep compared to Karakthal
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Overview comparison
LakshadweepKarakthal
Consumer prices in Karakthal are roughly 15% higher than in Lakshadweep.
Cost of living
| Item | Lakshadweep | Karakthal |
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| Total with rent one person | 382 | 423 |
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| Total with rent family | 913 | 1,071 |
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| Without rent one person | 261 | 240 |
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| Without rent one family | 808 | 665 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 129.64 | 152.61 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 408.19 | 457.6 |
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| Food person | 168 | 189 |
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| Food family | 475 | 473 |
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| Transport person | 57.37 | 54.58 |
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| Transport family | 155.64 | 133.73 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.59 years | 65.51 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lakshadweep | Karakthal |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.01 | 3.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 10.85 | 12.49 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.32 | 3.86 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.95 | 2.38 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.05 | 2.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.55 | 0.36 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lakshadweep | Karakthal |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 191.34 | 206.42 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 91.27 | 105.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 467.02 | 481.48 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 242.15 | 351.52 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21.76 | 25.34 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.15 | 41.79 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.49 | 7.86 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lakshadweep | Karakthal |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.71 | 8.37 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,926 | 2,274 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 877 | 1,008 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.44 | 0.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.95% | 13.32% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.46 | 2.76 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.23 | 1.21 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lakshadweep | Karakthal |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 | 0.65 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.5 | 0.52 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.83 | 1.18 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.84 | 5.7 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.67 | 2.73 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.89 | 5.51 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.84 | 0.71 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 | 0.24 |
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Other
| Item | Lakshadweep | Karakthal |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.49 | 16.57 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.01 | 3.49 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.68 | 14.6 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.7 | 2.49 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.07 | 30.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 46.62 | 43.9 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 97.89 | 61.58 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,255 | 2,053 |
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