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Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$120.00
$450.00
$25.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$25.00
$60.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$10.00
$30.00
$1.50
|
Daily SIM/data plans available |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$70.00
$200.00
$5.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$15.00
$50.00
$3.00
|
Daily use of taxis, rickshaws |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$20.00
$180.00
$10.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$10.00
$60.00
$7.00
|
Entry fees, tours, cultural events |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$5.00
$100.00
$3.00
|
Travel insurance daily average |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
Expats monthly average for visa/legal costs |
| Total |
$275.00
$1,160.00
$54.50
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$120.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$0.70
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.50
Mostly local brands; imported beers cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$1.50
Local dhabas and small restaurants offer affordable meals.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$3.00
International chains available but less common.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.20
Rates vary slightly by vehicle type and time of day.
per km