Cost of living in Buffalo is 18% lower than in Nassau (without rent).
Rent in Buffalo is 30% cheaper than in Nassau.
Cost of living including rent in Buffalo is 26% lower than in Nassau.
Food in Buffalo is 20% cheaper than in Nassau.
Transport in Buffalo is very similar to Nassau.
| Buffalo | Nassau | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Buffalo | Nassau | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20 $ | 31.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 59.9 $ | 79.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.38 $ | 5.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.95 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.49 $ | 2.17 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.73 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.84 $ | 5.5 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3 $ | 6.38 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 9.37 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ | 19.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.69 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.07 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.93 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.49 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.9 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.3 $ | 10.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.99 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 93.9 $ | 52.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.97 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.4 $ | 32.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 87.6 $ | 97.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.7 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.88 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.1 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.93 $ | 4.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
108 $ | 215 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
168 $ | 332 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
64.4 $ | 88.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 971 $ | 1,320 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,567 $ | 3,044 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,173 $ | 1,673 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,654 $ | 3,761 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,179 $ | 3,024 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,538 $ | 1,337 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,349 $ | 1,913 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.59 % | 7.1 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.8 $ | 94.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.5 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Haircut | 14.3 $ | 13.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76 $ | 121 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43.8 $ | 70.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,098 $ | 694 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,013 $ | 15,222 $ |