Cost of living
Gandaki Province compared to Lumbini Province
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Overview comparison
Gandaki ProvinceLumbini Province
Consumer prices in Lumbini Province are roughly 13% higher than in Gandaki Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Gandaki Province | Lumbini Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 425 | 420 |
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| Total with rent family | 877 | 949 |
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| Without rent one person | 241 | 291 |
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| Without rent one family | 552 | 599 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 139.69 | 111.08 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 284.71 | 294.69 |
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| Food person | 139 | 152 |
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| Food family | 425 | 395 |
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| Transport person | 30.58 | 43.47 |
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| Transport family | 82.56 | 156.32 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.24 years | 65.67 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gandaki Province | Lumbini Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.9 | 2.65 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.92 | 15.25 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.18 | 4.71 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.85 | 1.89 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.57 | 2.04 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.43 | 0.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gandaki Province | Lumbini Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 146.67 | 151.14 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 100.67 | 90.18 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 382.67 | 459.68 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 223.88 | 223.44 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.9 | 31.24 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.38 | 50.98 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8.11 | 6.58 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gandaki Province | Lumbini Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.63 | 9.69 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 935 | 1,318 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 528 | 463 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.29 | 0.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.76% | 19.46% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.86 | 1.55 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.3 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gandaki Province | Lumbini Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.71 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.36 | 0.46 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.94 | 1.11 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.79 | 4.89 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.54 | 2.83 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.83 | 3.51 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.61 | 0.69 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 | 0.22 |
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Other
| Item | Gandaki Province | Lumbini Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.86 | 13.76 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.9 | 3.31 |
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| Doctors visit | 7.68 | 6.85 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.86 | 2.15 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.55 | 31.09 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 47.43 | 59.51 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 74.18 | 81.81 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,205 | 1,566 |
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