Cost of living in Elizabeth is 49% higher than in Georgetown (without rent).
Rent in Elizabeth is 369% more expensive than in Georgetown.
Cost of living including rent in Elizabeth is 177% higher than in Georgetown.
Food in Elizabeth is 45% more expensive than in Georgetown.
Transport in Elizabeth is 8% cheaper than in Georgetown.
| Elizabeth | Georgetown | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Elizabeth | Georgetown | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18 $ | 9.31 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 80.2 $ | 55 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.3 $ | 8.15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.63 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.86 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.47 $ | 1.23 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.79 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.9 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.76 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.7 $ | 8.47 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.24 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.55 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.19 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.57 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.35 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.8 $ | 17 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12 $ | 2.37 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.67 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 78.9 $ | 31 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.94 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.5 $ | 26.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 137 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.7 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.91 $ | 4.73 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5.24 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.28 $ | 2.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
107 $ | 47.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
167 $ | 72.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
61 $ | 57.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,635 $ | 240 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,013 $ | 598 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,865 $ | 485 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,204 $ | 1,327 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,404 $ | 3,910 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,328 $ | 1,737 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,504 $ | 538 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.63 % | 7.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.6 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.3 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Haircut | 22 $ | 6.46 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.4 $ | 81.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 53.3 $ | 37.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,519 $ | 884 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,164 $ | 23,107 $ |