Cost of living
Union Territory compared to Gilgit-Baltistan (India)
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Overview comparison
Union TerritoryGilgit-Baltistan (India)
Consumer prices in Union Territory are roughly 55% higher than in Gilgit-Baltistan (India).
Cost of living
| Item | Union Territory | Gilgit-Baltistan (India) |
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| Total with rent one person | 350 | 326 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,224 | 698 |
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| Without rent one person | 198 | 228 |
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| Without rent one family | 661 | 603 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 133.7 | 125.91 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 409.5 | 249.8 |
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| Food person | 144 | 126 |
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| Food family | 421 | 324 |
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| Transport person | 28.14 | 24.49 |
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| Transport family | 82.86 | 78.97 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.36 years | 71.57 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Union Territory | Gilgit-Baltistan (India) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.5 | 2.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.52 | 13.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.98 | 2.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.62 | 1.39 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.18 | 0.6 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.34 | 0.41 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Union Territory | Gilgit-Baltistan (India) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 143.44 | 93.79 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 117.19 | 72.07 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 383.22 | 204.22 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 328.3 | 119.65 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 25.02 | 31.71 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.18 | 49.03 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.19 | 6.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Union Territory | Gilgit-Baltistan (India) |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.66 | 7.71 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,469 | 667 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,108 | 396 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.27 | 0.23 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.65% | 3.52% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.74 | 1.81 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.41 | 1.21 |
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Groceries
| Item | Union Territory | Gilgit-Baltistan (India) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 | 0.63 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.64 | 0.45 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.15 | 1.16 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.08 | 5.18 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.6 | 3.1 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5 | 4.82 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.9 | 0.48 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 | 0.21 |
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Other
| Item | Union Territory | Gilgit-Baltistan (India) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.77 | 13.24 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.52 | 4.82 |
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| Doctors visit | 10.83 | 38.64 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.51 | 1.19 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.74 | 29.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 53.84 | 34.31 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 64.81 | 43.1 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,619 | 750 |
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