Cost of living
Birgunj compared to Karnali Province
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Overview comparison
BirgunjKarnali Province
Consumer prices in Birgunj are roughly 5% higher than in Karnali Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Birgunj | Karnali Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 331 | 452 |
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| Total with rent family | 989 | 844 |
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| Without rent one person | 203 | 226 |
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| Without rent one family | 742 | 820 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 95.7 | 129.04 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 145.71 | 296.6 |
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| Food person | 146 | 165 |
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| Food family | 523 | 418 |
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| Transport person | 44.83 | 56.66 |
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| Transport family | 112.7 | 137.29 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.14 years | 68.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Birgunj | Karnali Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.71 | 2.25 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.12 | 20.15 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7 | 4.21 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.63 | 1.76 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.89 | 2.29 |
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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 | Karnali Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 102.51 | 106.48 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 41.34 | 74.56 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 141.45 | 465.53 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 76.96 | 238.01 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.92 | 33.56 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.49 | 45.21 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 10 | 6.75 |
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Transportation
| Item | Birgunj | Karnali Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.97 | 7.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 754 | 1,335 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 448 | 498 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.16 | 0.51 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.51% | 18.76% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.35 | 1.86 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.22 | 1.2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Birgunj | Karnali Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 0.8 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.25 | 0.47 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.41 | 1.04 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.99 | 3.52 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.96 | 2.75 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.44 | 4.05 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.74 | 0.71 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 | 0.23 |
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Other
| Item | Birgunj | Karnali Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 10.56 | 13.84 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.57 | 2.46 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.71 | 6.03 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.02 | 1.92 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.69 | 30.35 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 24.34 | 57.29 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 88.63 | 105.93 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,617 | 1,678 |
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