Cost of living
Ilam (Nepal) compared to Biratnagar
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Overview comparison
Ilam (Nepal)Biratnagar
Consumer prices in Ilam (Nepal) are roughly 28% higher than in Biratnagar.
Cost of living
| Item | Ilam (Nepal) | Biratnagar |
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| Total with rent one person | 308 | 318 |
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| Total with rent family | 977 | 973 |
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| Without rent one person | 242 | 259 |
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| Without rent one family | 753 | 863 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 93.78 | 85.44 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 150.17 | 158.9 |
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| Food person | 170 | 148 |
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| Food family | 395 | 496 |
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| Transport person | 36.11 | 35.66 |
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| Transport family | 137.28 | 79.93 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.43 years | 78.11 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ilam (Nepal) | Biratnagar |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.4 | 1.54 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.63 | 21.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.35 | 7.19 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.71 | 1.47 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.68 | 1.35 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.45 | 0.35 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ilam (Nepal) | Biratnagar |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 93.27 | 54.11 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 42.02 | 64.43 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 162.81 | 170.22 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 79.37 | 101.01 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 17.21 | 17.42 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 31.8 | 26.43 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8.52 | 10.58 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ilam (Nepal) | Biratnagar |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.01 | 15.98 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 714 | 525 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 573 | 277 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.14 | 0.14 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.09% | 16% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12 | 9.77 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.48 | 1.42 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ilam (Nepal) | Biratnagar |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 | 0.73 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.25 | 0.49 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.24 | 1.68 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.49 | 6.11 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.84 | 2.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.1 | 3.72 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.68 | 0.95 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.15 | 0.21 |
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Other
| Item | Ilam (Nepal) | Biratnagar |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 9.36 | 28.98 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.13 | 3.36 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.44 | 13.93 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.16 | 2.47 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.21 | 25.83 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 34.57 | 24.02 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 84.28 | 46.81 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,400 | 2,324 |
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