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Cost Breakdown

Category
๐Ÿ  Housing
$450.00
$1,200.00
$70.00
๐Ÿ”Œ Utilities
$90.00
$150.00
$0.00
๐Ÿ“ถ Internet & Mobile
$40.00
$70.00
$5.00
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries
$200.00
$450.00
$15.00
๐Ÿš— Transportation
$60.00
$150.00
$10.00
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dining Out
$80.00
$400.00
$30.00
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Leisure Activities
$40.00
$150.00
$20.00
๐Ÿฅ Health Insurance
$50.00
$250.00
$3.00
๐Ÿ“ Visa & Legal Fees
$10.00
$100.00
$0.00
Total
$1,020.00
$2,920.00
$153.00
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.

Individual Item Costs

๐Ÿข Apartment (1 bedroom)
$650.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. per month
โ˜• Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper. per cup
๐Ÿบ Beer
$5.00
Alcohol is available mainly in licensed venues; prices are higher than average. per pint
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Meal (Inexpensive)
$7.00
Local eateries offer affordable meals; tourist areas may be pricier. per meal
๐Ÿ” Fast Food Combo
$6.50
International fast food chains are available with standard pricing. per meal
๐ŸŽ Apples
$3.00
Prices fluctuate seasonally; imported fruits cost more. per kg
๐Ÿž Bread
$1.50
Locally produced bread is affordable and widely available. per loaf
๐Ÿฅ› Milk
$1.20
Locally produced and imported milk available; prices stable year-round. per liter
๐Ÿš Rice
$2.50
Common staple, prices stable with occasional seasonal variation. per kg
๐Ÿฅฉ Chicken Fillets
$6.00
Locally sourced chicken is moderately priced. per kg
๐Ÿ– Beef
$12.00
Beef is more expensive due to import costs. per kg
๐Ÿฅ‚ Wine (Mid-range)
$20.00
Available only in licensed stores; prices include taxes. per bottle
๐Ÿš• Taxi Start
$3.00
Base fare for taxis; fares increase during peak hours. per trip
๐Ÿš• Taxi per km
$0.50
Standard per kilometer rate; some surcharges may apply. per km
๐ŸšŒ Monthly Transport Pass
$50.00
Limited public transport options; mainly buses. per month
๐Ÿš˜ Gasoline
$0.85
Fuel prices are subsidized but subject to global oil price changes. per liter
๐Ÿงด Mobile Plan
$30.00
Includes moderate data and call packages. per month
๐Ÿ’ป Internet (60 Mbps+)
$60.00
Reliable broadband available; prices vary by provider. per month
๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Gym Membership
$45.00
Mid-range gyms with standard facilities. per month
๐ŸŽพ Tennis Court (Weekend)
$15.00
Weekend rates are higher; weekday rates may be lower. per hour
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Cinema Ticket
$10.00
Standard pricing for mainstream cinemas. per ticket
๐Ÿ‘– Jeans
$40.00
Mid-range brands; prices vary by store and quality. per pair
๐Ÿ‘— Summer Dress
$35.00
Lightweight dresses suitable for hot climate; prices vary. per dress
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Running Shoes
$70.00
Prices reflect mid-range international brands. per pair

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