Cost of living in Buffalo Grove is 30% higher than in Kingstown (without rent).
Rent in Buffalo Grove is 330% more expensive than in Kingstown.
Cost of living including rent in Buffalo Grove is 142% higher than in Kingstown.
Food in Buffalo Grove is 33% more expensive than in Kingstown.
Transport in Buffalo Grove is 9% cheaper than in Kingstown.
| Buffalo Grove | Kingstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Buffalo Grove | Kingstown | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.8 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 57.9 $ | 55.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.06 $ | 9.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.23 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.35 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.33 $ | 1.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.47 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.4 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.22 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 4.86 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.9 $ | 12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.51 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.47 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.69 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.76 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.9 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.3 $ | 4.43 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.26 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 63.9 $ | 59.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.88 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.8 $ | 24.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 125 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.2 $ | 5.73 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.89 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.71 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.88 $ | 1.41 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
167 $ | 55.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
259 $ | 85.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
74.1 $ | 50.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,266 $ | 254 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,287 $ | 457 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,622 $ | 287 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,459 $ | 622 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,516 $ | 595 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,087 $ | 593 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,142 $ | 613 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.72 % | 12.01 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.8 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.1 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Haircut | 26.9 $ | 6.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 72.7 $ | 112 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.1 $ | 102 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,222 $ | 186 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,812 $ | 7,051 $ |