Cost of living in Decatur is 4% higher than in Bridgetown (without rent).
Rent in Decatur is 17% more expensive than in Bridgetown.
Cost of living including rent in Decatur is 9% higher than in Bridgetown.
Food in Decatur is 4% more expensive than in Bridgetown.
Transport in Decatur is 19% cheaper than in Bridgetown.
| Decatur | Bridgetown | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Decatur | Bridgetown | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20.2 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 80.3 $ | 75.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.96 $ | 9.24 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.54 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.25 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.5 $ | 1.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.97 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.97 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.2 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 11 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.44 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.42 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.93 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.26 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.6 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.14 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 16.8 $ | 7.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.78 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.2 $ | 36.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.11 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.4 $ | 23 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 97.4 $ | 52 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.92 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.68 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.86 $ | 3.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.9 $ | 65.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79.4 $ | 103 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.3 $ | 49.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 500 $ | 415 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 806 $ | 1,069 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 785 $ | 614 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,015 $ | 1,753 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,506 $ | 3,475 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,665 $ | 3,469 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,097 $ | 1,473 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.7 % | 5.9 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 75 $ | 66.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.1 $ | 10 $ |
| Haircut | 13.6 $ | 8.87 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.1 $ | 138 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 66.2 $ | 76.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,462 $ | 240 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,590 $ | 6,485 $ |