Cost of living
Sikkim compared to Suthalia
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Overview comparison
SikkimSuthalia
Consumer prices in Suthalia are roughly 25% higher than in Sikkim.
Cost of living
| Item | Sikkim | Suthalia |
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| Total with rent one person | 401 | 373 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,204 | 1,023 |
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| Without rent one person | 219 | 233 |
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| Without rent one family | 753 | 745 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 127.44 | 153.5 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 373.23 | 361.22 |
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| Food person | 148 | 153 |
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| Food family | 494 | 396 |
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| Transport person | 53.75 | 53.67 |
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| Transport family | 162.45 | 137.58 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.46 years | 68.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sikkim | Suthalia |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.72 | 3.14 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.19 | 12.2 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.53 | 3.71 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.23 | 1.73 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.44 | 1.98 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.48 | 0.35 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sikkim | Suthalia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 128.84 | 161.83 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 77 | 118.52 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 487.57 | 533.92 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 269.4 | 260.35 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.05 | 27.38 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.04 | 45.52 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.37 | 6.7 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sikkim | Suthalia |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.61 | 9.92 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,318 | 2,181 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 414 | 1,179 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.41 | 0.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.06% | 12% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.1 | 3.6 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.44 | 1.1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sikkim | Suthalia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 | 0.62 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.55 | 0.46 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.06 | 0.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.7 | 6.16 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.69 | 2.95 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.93 | 6 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.62 | 0.7 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 | 0.23 |
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Other
| Item | Sikkim | Suthalia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.82 | 20.63 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.09 | 3.47 |
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| Doctors visit | 6.68 | 17.93 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.72 | 2.89 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.65 | 28.31 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 59.35 | 56.07 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 89.89 | 80.28 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,254 | 2,048 |
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