Cost of living
Birgunj compared to Gandaki Province
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Overview comparison
BirgunjGandaki Province
Consumer prices in Birgunj are roughly 20% higher than in Gandaki Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Birgunj | Gandaki Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 331 | 425 |
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| Total with rent family | 989 | 877 |
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| Without rent one person | 203 | 241 |
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| Without rent one family | 742 | 552 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 95.7 | 139.69 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 145.71 | 284.71 |
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| Food person | 146 | 139 |
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| Food family | 523 | 425 |
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| Transport person | 44.83 | 30.58 |
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| Transport family | 112.7 | 82.56 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.14 years | 82.24 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Birgunj | Gandaki Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.71 | 2.9 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.12 | 12.92 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7 | 3.18 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.63 | 2.85 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.89 | 1.57 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.5 | 0.43 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Birgunj | Gandaki Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 102.51 | 146.67 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 41.34 | 100.67 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 141.45 | 382.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 76.96 | 223.88 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.92 | 47.9 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.49 | 53.38 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 10 | 8.11 |
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Transportation
| Item | Birgunj | Gandaki Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.97 | 7.63 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 754 | 935 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 448 | 528 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.16 | 0.29 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.51% | 10.76% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.35 | 2.86 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.22 | 1.3 |
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Groceries
| Item | Birgunj | Gandaki Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 0.71 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.25 | 0.36 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.41 | 0.94 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.99 | 3.79 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.96 | 3.54 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.44 | 5.83 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.74 | 0.61 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 | 0.28 |
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Other
| Item | Birgunj | Gandaki Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 10.56 | 14.86 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.57 | 3.9 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.71 | 7.68 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.02 | 1.86 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.69 | 24.55 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 24.34 | 47.43 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 88.63 | 74.18 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,617 | 1,205 |
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