Cost of living in Fuquay-Varina is 50% higher than in Half Way Tree (without rent).
Rent in Fuquay-Varina is 117% more expensive than in Half Way Tree.
Cost of living including rent in Fuquay-Varina is 85% higher than in Half Way Tree.
Food in Fuquay-Varina is 47% more expensive than in Half Way Tree.
Transport in Fuquay-Varina is 19% cheaper than in Half Way Tree.
| Fuquay-Varina | Half Way Tree | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Fuquay-Varina | Half Way Tree | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 60.7 $ | 47.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 6.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.32 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.14 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.26 $ | 1.1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.23 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.95 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.62 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.4 $ | 8.22 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.82 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.77 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.85 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.79 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.38 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.98 $ | 8.86 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.65 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 49.2 $ | 44.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.4 $ | 26.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 152 $ | 24.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.2 $ | 6.86 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.46 $ | 6.66 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.92 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.43 $ | 1.69 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 97.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
157 $ | 148 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
67.7 $ | 44.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,131 $ | 333 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,087 $ | 1,008 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,314 $ | 1,037 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,548 $ | 2,040 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,753 $ | 1,907 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,846 $ | 1,705 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,119 $ | 789 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.54 % | 9.36 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.8 $ | 95 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.9 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Haircut | 21.6 $ | 9.33 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.4 $ | 31.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.5 $ | 16.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,352 $ | 64 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,255 $ | 2,154 $ |