Cost of living in Ankeny is 18% higher than in Linstead (without rent).
Rent in Ankeny is 164% more expensive than in Linstead.
Cost of living including rent in Ankeny is 72% higher than in Linstead.
Food in Ankeny is 14% more expensive than in Linstead.
Transport in Ankeny is 28% cheaper than in Linstead.
| Ankeny | Linstead | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ankeny | Linstead | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 70.2 $ | 76.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.94 $ | 7.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.05 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.66 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.33 $ | 1.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.19 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.28 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.13 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 8.24 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.67 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.75 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.64 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.1 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.18 $ | 8.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.78 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.9 $ | 41.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.83 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12 $ | 26.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 118 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.1 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.78 $ | 6.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.26 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.06 $ | 1.7 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
135 $ | 96.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
208 $ | 149 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.1 $ | 52.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 841 $ | 192 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,383 $ | 507 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 829 $ | 444 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,867 $ | 1,384 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,426 $ | 1,870 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,308 $ | 1,680 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,530 $ | 920 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.61 % | 9.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 59.1 $ | 80.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.9 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Haircut | 14 $ | 9.26 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.4 $ | 74.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.6 $ | 35.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,349 $ | 238 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,728 $ | 2,134 $ |