Cost of living
Makaya compared to Saktipur
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Overview comparison
MakayaSaktipur
Consumer prices in Makaya are roughly 5% higher than in Saktipur.
Cost of living
| Item | Makaya | Saktipur |
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| Total with rent one person | 511 | 438 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,294 | 1,223 |
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| Without rent one person | 245 | 287 |
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| Without rent one family | 873 | 625 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 156.51 | 189.64 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 434.98 | 352.3 |
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| Food person | 145 | 150 |
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| Food family | 479 | 447 |
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| Transport person | 43.99 | 38.63 |
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| Transport family | 137.65 | 127.6 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.6 years | 58.78 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Makaya | Saktipur |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.57 | 3.51 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.17 | 13.45 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.63 | 4.16 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 | 2.21 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.89 | 2.33 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.49 | 0.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Makaya | Saktipur |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 228.89 | 173.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 134.62 | 135.21 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 434.09 | 480.31 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 268.08 | 340.82 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.5 | 35.82 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.99 | 36.36 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 6.72 | 9.65 |
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Transportation
| Item | Makaya | Saktipur |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.46 | 8.61 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,364 | 2,155 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 870 | 869 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.36 | 0.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.86% | 12.36% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.49 | 2.55 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1 | 1.23 |
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Groceries
| Item | Makaya | Saktipur |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 | 0.61 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.47 | 0.48 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.06 | 1.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.76 | 4.51 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.48 | 3.8 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.87 | 6.97 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.57 | 0.65 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 | 0.19 |
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Other
| Item | Makaya | Saktipur |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.5 | 20.45 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.99 | 3.87 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.7 | 15.51 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.25 | 3.2 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.28 | 21.95 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 52.75 | 54.51 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 81.48 | 71.22 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,709 | 1,686 |
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