Cost of living
Ilam (Nepal) compared to Karnali
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Overview comparison
Ilam (Nepal)Karnali
Consumer prices in Ilam (Nepal) are roughly 13% higher than in Karnali.
Cost of living
| Item | Ilam (Nepal) | Karnali |
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| Total with rent one person | 308 | 411 |
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| Total with rent family | 977 | 888 |
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| Without rent one person | 242 | 297 |
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| Without rent one family | 753 | 812 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 93.78 | 114.21 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 150.17 | 350.37 |
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| Food person | 170 | 153 |
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| Food family | 395 | 367 |
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| Transport person | 36.11 | 52.31 |
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| Transport family | 137.28 | 155.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.43 years | 60.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ilam (Nepal) | Karnali |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.4 | 2.16 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.63 | 17.16 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.35 | 4.19 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.71 | 1.86 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.68 | 2.39 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.45 | 0.42 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ilam (Nepal) | Karnali |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 93.27 | 103.17 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 42.02 | 88.8 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 162.81 | 376.8 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 79.37 | 194.33 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 17.21 | 28.28 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 31.8 | 53.94 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8.52 | 6.89 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ilam (Nepal) | Karnali |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.01 | 8.55 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 714 | 1,537 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 573 | 555 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.14 | 0.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.09% | 20.48% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12 | 2.22 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.48 | 1.21 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ilam (Nepal) | Karnali |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 | 0.61 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.25 | 0.49 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.24 | 1.1 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.49 | 3.54 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.84 | 2.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.1 | 4.06 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.68 | 0.59 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.15 | 0.19 |
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Other
| Item | Ilam (Nepal) | Karnali |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 9.36 | 14.44 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.13 | 2.81 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.44 | 5.01 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.16 | 1.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.21 | 30.39 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 34.57 | 45.89 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 84.28 | 106.51 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,400 | 1,615 |
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