Cost of living
Nepal compared to Bengal (West)
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Overview comparison
NepalBengal (West)
Consumer prices in Bengal (West) are roughly 29% higher than in Nepal.
Cost of living
| Item | Nepal | Bengal (West) |
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| Total with rent one person | 271 | 317 |
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| Total with rent family | 844 | 1,101 |
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| Without rent one person | 255 | 284 |
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| Without rent one family | 589 | 607 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 93.85 | 146.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 260.77 | 309.01 |
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| Food person | 148 | 188 |
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| Food family | 356 | 415 |
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| Transport person | 23.85 | 51.49 |
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| Transport family | 64.46 | 117.84 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.12 years | 68.56 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nepal | Bengal (West) |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.9 | 2.83 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.29 | 15.91 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.71 | 4.3 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.45 | 2.19 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.74 | 2.58 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.39 | 0.41 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nepal | Bengal (West) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 105.22 | 140.09 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 54.69 | 95.2 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 208.68 | 340.53 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 127.66 | 205.31 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.62 | 26.49 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 64.27 | 48.8 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.83 | 7.73 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nepal | Bengal (West) |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.08 | 10.04 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 678 | 1,312 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 369 | 495 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.28 | 0.44 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 4.6% | 20.89% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.06 | 1.91 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.95 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nepal | Bengal (West) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 | 0.82 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.35 | 0.47 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.19 | 0.86 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.2 | 3.92 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.66 | 2.83 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.56 | 4.06 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.66 | 0.79 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 | 0.23 |
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Other
| Item | Nepal | Bengal (West) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 12.71 | 15.32 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.65 | 2.65 |
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| Doctors visit | 39.04 | 5.87 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.61 | 1.63 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.82 | 32.28 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 42.91 | 64.1 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 43.05 | 82.92 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 894 | 1,317 |
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