Cost of living
Biratnagar compared to Birgunj
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Overview comparison
BiratnagarBirgunj
Consumer prices in Birgunj are roughly 21% higher than in Biratnagar.
Cost of living
| Item | Biratnagar | Birgunj |
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| Total with rent one person | 318 | 331 |
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| Total with rent family | 973 | 989 |
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| Without rent one person | 259 | 203 |
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| Without rent one family | 863 | 742 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 85.44 | 95.7 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 158.9 | 145.71 |
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| Food person | 148 | 146 |
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| Food family | 496 | 523 |
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| Transport person | 35.66 | 44.83 |
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| Transport family | 79.93 | 112.7 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.11 years | 67.14 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Biratnagar | Birgunj |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.54 | 1.71 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.59 | 23.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.19 | 7 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 | 2.63 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.35 | 1.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.35 | 0.5 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Biratnagar | Birgunj |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 54.11 | 102.51 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 64.43 | 41.34 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 170.22 | 141.45 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 101.01 | 76.96 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 17.42 | 20.92 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.43 | 32.49 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 10.58 | 10 |
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Transportation
| Item | Biratnagar | Birgunj |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.98 | 14.97 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 525 | 754 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 277 | 448 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.14 | 0.16 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16% | 13.51% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.77 | 11.35 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.42 | 1.22 |
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Groceries
| Item | Biratnagar | Birgunj |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 | 0.57 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.49 | 0.25 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.68 | 1.41 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.11 | 10.99 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.6 | 2.96 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.72 | 5.44 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.95 | 0.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 | 0.12 |
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Other
| Item | Biratnagar | Birgunj |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.98 | 10.56 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.36 | 3.57 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.93 | 18.71 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.47 | 2.02 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.83 | 22.69 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 24.02 | 24.34 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 46.81 | 88.63 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,324 | 3,617 |
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