Cost of living
Northern Samar (India) compared to Kerala
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Overview comparison
Northern Samar (India)Kerala
Consumer prices in Kerala are roughly 2% higher than in Northern Samar (India).
Cost of living
| Item | Northern Samar (India) | Kerala |
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| Total with rent one person | 355 | 355 |
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| Total with rent family | 899 | 962 |
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| Without rent one person | 304 | 202 |
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| Without rent one family | 674 | 741 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 130.32 | 101.33 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 231.52 | 267.66 |
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| Food person | 170 | 161 |
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| Food family | 398 | 353 |
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| Transport person | 70.51 | 35.39 |
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| Transport family | 136.34 | 78.99 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.03 years | 73.45 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern Samar (India) | Kerala |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.87 | 1.65 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 10.34 | 14.26 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.89 | 3.55 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 | 1.5 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.54 | 1.09 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.4 | 0.39 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern Samar (India) | Kerala |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 163.85 | 135.29 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 100.79 | 85.33 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 287.79 | 391.72 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 146.02 | 163.49 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 17.26 | 25.06 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 25.69 | 24.95 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 10.05 | 7.94 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern Samar (India) | Kerala |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.4 | 9.66 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,009 | 1,413 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 611 | 944 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.36 | 0.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 24.72% | 11.18% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.32 | 2.74 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.02 | 1.17 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northern Samar (India) | Kerala |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 | 0.65 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.57 | 0.52 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.87 | 0.9 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.59 | 3.97 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.03 | 2.99 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.24 | 4.1 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.76 | 0.64 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 | 0.26 |
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Other
| Item | Northern Samar (India) | Kerala |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.2 | 11.06 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.15 | 2.16 |
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| Doctors visit | 10.46 | 32.64 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.52 | 1.92 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.34 | 20.25 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 33.63 | 30.41 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 77.84 | 47.22 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,993 | 1,335 |
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