Cost of living
Madurai compared to Midalam
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Overview comparison
MaduraiMidalam
Consumer prices in Midalam are roughly 10% higher than in Madurai.
Cost of living
| Item | Madurai | Midalam |
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| Total with rent one person | 396 | 368 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,213 | 1,093 |
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| Without rent one person | 300 | 261 |
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| Without rent one family | 629 | 587 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 160.68 | 211.53 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 386.7 | 416.29 |
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| Food person | 144 | 159 |
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| Food family | 480 | 499 |
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| Transport person | 57.42 | 45.43 |
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| Transport family | 220.94 | 123.88 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.87 years | 74.2 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Madurai | Midalam |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.56 | 3.1 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.4 | 14.61 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.26 | 4.78 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.32 | 1.88 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.59 | 1.95 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.46 | 0.49 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Madurai | Midalam |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 183.99 | 204.94 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 110.82 | 120.18 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 486.12 | 522.73 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 256.03 | 286.52 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.18 | 36.13 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.4 | 44.81 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 10.54 | 8.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Madurai | Midalam |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.3 | 8.37 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,943 | 1,826 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 653 | 1,273 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.33 | 0.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.27% | 9.93% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.32 | 3.18 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.38 | 1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Madurai | Midalam |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 | 0.59 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.53 | 0.45 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.94 | 0.93 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.94 | 5.39 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.33 | 3.2 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.72 | 6.67 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.74 | 0.85 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 | 0.23 |
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Other
| Item | Madurai | Midalam |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 17.22 | 16.85 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.92 | 4.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.71 | 12.74 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.8 | 2.44 |
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| Brand Jeans | 29.01 | 32.23 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 55.04 | 52.11 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 75.82 | 60 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,402 | 1,913 |
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