Cost of living in Forest is 6% lower than in Liverpool (without rent).
Rent in Forest is 12% cheaper than in Liverpool.
Cost of living including rent in Forest is 9% lower than in Liverpool.
Food in Forest is 4% more expensive than in Liverpool.
Transport in Forest is 45% cheaper than in Liverpool.
| Forest | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Forest | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
22.2 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 101 $ | 86.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 9.26 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.06 $ | 6 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.86 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.33 $ | 1.98 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.73 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.79 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.6 $ | 7.84 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 9.13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.89 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.38 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.75 $ | 9.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.78 $ | 19.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.43 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 53.6 $ | 95.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 33.7 $ | 19.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 38.3 $ | 80.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.6 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.65 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.05 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.9 $ | 1.7 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 204 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
190 $ | 311 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56 $ | 42.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 657 $ | 693 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 976 $ | 1,190 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 931 $ | 1,073 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,364 $ | 2,262 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,561 $ | 3,484 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,734 $ | 2,545 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,840 $ | 2,995 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.79 % | 5.6 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.8 $ | 37.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.4 $ | 15 $ |
| Haircut | 23.8 $ | 11.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 114 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 103 $ | 87.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 590 $ | 1,545 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,492 $ | 11,337 $ |