Cost of living in Buston is 33% lower than in Isa Town (without rent).
Rent in Buston is 55% cheaper than in Isa Town.
Cost of living including rent in Buston is 45% lower than in Isa Town.
Food in Buston is 35% cheaper than in Isa Town.
Transport in Buston is 77% cheaper than in Isa Town.
| Buston | Isa Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Buston | Isa Town | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.62 $ | 7.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.1 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.28 $ | 6.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.3 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.62 $ | 0.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.57 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.75 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.58 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.15 $ | 6.65 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.95 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.43 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.65 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.46 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.36 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.35 $ | 6.32 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.4 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 25.8 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.17 $ | 47.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 119 $ | 39.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.7 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.57 $ | 5.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.87 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.98 $ | 3.41 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.4 $ | 76.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61.9 $ | 119 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.1 $ | 39.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 220 $ | 486 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 399 $ | 1,069 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 290 $ | 821 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 593 $ | 1,331 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 673 $ | 2,391 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 453 $ | 1,530 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 287 $ | 1,065 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 19.99 % | 7.38 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.7 $ | 71.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.64 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Haircut | 3.22 $ | 4.79 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.7 $ | 79.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.2 $ | 39.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 107 $ | 435 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,761 $ | 7,994 $ |