Cost of living in Cedar Falls is 10% lower than in Portsmouth (without rent).
Rent in Cedar Falls is 5% more expensive than in Portsmouth.
Cost of living including rent in Cedar Falls is 3% lower than in Portsmouth.
Food in Cedar Falls is 8% cheaper than in Portsmouth.
Transport in Cedar Falls is 56% cheaper than in Portsmouth.
| Cedar Falls | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cedar Falls | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.41 $ | 5.58 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 33.9 $ | 55.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.02 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.09 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.72 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.31 $ | 2.21 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.17 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.68 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.43 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.14 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 9.62 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.84 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.54 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.29 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.95 $ | 7.44 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.83 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.2 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.73 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.06 $ | 33.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 64.3 $ | 42 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.08 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.37 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.47 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.39 $ | 1.4 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
90.6 $ | 85.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
141 $ | 130 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.2 $ | 65 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 435 $ | 401 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 655 $ | 849 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 544 $ | 429 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 801 $ | 1,008 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,170 $ | 1,244 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,980 $ | 964 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,511 $ | 628 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.54 % | 7.65 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.1 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.41 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Haircut | 12.9 $ | 6.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.4 $ | 55.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.2 $ | 55 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,408 $ | 111 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 27,568 $ | 3,308 $ |