Cost of living in Council Bluffs is 6% lower than in Bridgetown (without rent).
Rent in Council Bluffs is 82% more expensive than in Bridgetown.
Cost of living including rent in Council Bluffs is 31% higher than in Bridgetown.
Food in Council Bluffs is 7% cheaper than in Bridgetown.
Transport in Council Bluffs is 25% cheaper than in Bridgetown.
| Council Bluffs | Bridgetown | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Council Bluffs | Bridgetown | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.4 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 63.3 $ | 75.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.89 $ | 9.24 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.32 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.19 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.34 $ | 1.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.97 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.61 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.22 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 11 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.85 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.41 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.6 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.94 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.93 $ | 7.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.76 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.7 $ | 36.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.86 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.7 $ | 23 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 103 $ | 52 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.85 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.74 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.16 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.91 $ | 3.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
108 $ | 65.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
167 $ | 103 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
64.7 $ | 49.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 851 $ | 415 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,546 $ | 1,069 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 932 $ | 614 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,851 $ | 1,753 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,153 $ | 3,475 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,998 $ | 3,469 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,118 $ | 1,473 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.49 % | 5.9 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 63.2 $ | 66.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.4 $ | 10 $ |
| Haircut | 14.5 $ | 8.87 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81.7 $ | 138 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.4 $ | 76.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,280 $ | 240 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,168 $ | 6,485 $ |