Cost of living
Makhu compared to Madras Presidency
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Overview comparison
MakhuMadras Presidency
Consumer prices in Makhu are roughly 4% higher than in Madras Presidency.
Cost of living
| Item | Makhu | Madras Presidency |
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| Total with rent one person | 525 | 350 |
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| Total with rent family | 937 | 1,038 |
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| Without rent one person | 245 | 325 |
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| Without rent one family | 634 | 883 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 155.15 | 186.33 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 392.04 | 419.87 |
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| Food person | 157 | 168 |
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| Food family | 425 | 437 |
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| Transport person | 52.3 | 55.04 |
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| Transport family | 104.9 | 221.78 |
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| Life expectancy | 54.97 years | 75.55 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Makhu | Madras Presidency |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.22 | 1.91 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.23 | 11.89 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.79 | 5.15 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.17 | 2.5 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.75 | 1.54 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.38 | 0.48 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Makhu | Madras Presidency |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 232.45 | 233.9 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 110.83 | 97.78 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 541.54 | 618.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 239.25 | 276.7 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.94 | 21.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 50.46 | 41.28 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8.9 | 8.61 |
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Transportation
| Item | Makhu | Madras Presidency |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.15 | 8.57 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,618 | 1,749 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,153 | 686 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.39 | 0.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.04% | 13.58% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.95 | 3.09 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.01 | 1.4 |
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Groceries
| Item | Makhu | Madras Presidency |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 | 0.67 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.17 | 0.84 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.18 | 8.49 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.63 | 2.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.92 | 6.63 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.67 | 1.07 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.22 | 0.27 |
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Other
| Item | Makhu | Madras Presidency |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.5 | 17.63 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.13 | 2.77 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.08 | 13.71 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.66 | 2.63 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.06 | 28.99 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 46.76 | 53.88 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 82.79 | 72.44 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,593 | 1,153 |
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