- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- India
- Dharan Bazar
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dharan Bazar, Nepal compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dharan Bazar (Nepal) is 24% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 300 (₨187) | ₨150 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 425 (₨265) | ₨300 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 210 (₨131) | ₨225 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 85 (₨53) | ₨99 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 126 (₨79) | ₨79 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 80 (₨50) | ₨30 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 500 (₨312) | ₨300 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 200 (₨125) | ₨162 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 45 (₨28) | ₨80 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 195 (₨122) | ₨100 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 800 (₨499) | ₨850 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 190 (₨118) | ₨80 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 40 (₨25) | ₨100 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Dharan Bazar (Nepal) is 17% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨20,330 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨7,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 12,250 (₨7,637) | ₨5,041 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 30,000 (₨18,704) | ₨25,000 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 15,000 (₨9,352) | ₨10,000 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨ 4,000 (₨2,494) | ₨8,000 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,000 (₨623) | ₨1,000 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 47,500 (₨29,615) | ₨100,000 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 16,000 (₨9,975) | ₨25,000 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 450 (₨281) | ₨300 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 2,000 (₨1,247) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 68% | |||
| Clothes in Dharan Bazar (Nepal) is 68% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 1,750 (₨1,091) | ₨2,500 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 1,500 (₨935) | ₨4,000 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 5,750 (₨3,585) | ₨4,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 3,000 (₨1,870) | ₨3,000 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Dharan Bazar (Nepal) is 112% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 4,500,000 (₨2,805,591) | ₨570,000 | + 392% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 99 (₨62) | ₨66 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,000 (₨623) | ₨500 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨ 561 (₨350) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Dharan Bazar (Nepal) is 25% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 100 (₨62) | ₨80 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨ 100 (₨62) | ₨50 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 169 (₨105) | ₨100 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 250 (₨156) | ₨100 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 150 (₨94) | ₨300 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 65 (₨41) | ₨100 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Dharan Bazar (Nepal) is 18% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,750 (₨1,091) | ₨1,000 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 500 (₨312) | ₨400 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 2,000 (₨1,247) | ₨5,000 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 2,000 (₨1,247) | ₨800 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 200 (₨125) | ₨80 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 200 (₨125) | ₨100 | + 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨30,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,850 (₨1,153) | ₨1,500 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 185 (₨115) | ₨200 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 64 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dharan Bazar (Nepal) is 6% cheaper than in Aizawl (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨63,000
in Aizawl
you would need to make just about ₨59,394
(₨ 95,265)
in Dharan Bazar.
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