Cost of living in Harrisburg is 31% lower than in George Town (without rent).
Rent in Harrisburg is 55% cheaper than in George Town.
Cost of living including rent in Harrisburg is 48% lower than in George Town.
Food in Harrisburg is 31% cheaper than in George Town.
Transport in Harrisburg is 24% more expensive than in George Town.
| Harrisburg | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Harrisburg | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.6 $ | 29.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 52.1 $ | 81.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.68 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.79 $ | 7.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.34 $ | 6.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.5 $ | 3.59 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.96 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.72 $ | 5.87 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.3 $ | 9.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.33 $ | 5.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.85 $ | 7.76 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.89 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.21 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.86 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.8 $ | 23.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.36 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11 $ | 13.2 $ |
Transport |
||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.99 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 65.4 $ | 30.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.9 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.4 $ | 21.6 $ |
Personal Care |
||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 65.7 $ | 110 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.96 $ | 9.99 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.29 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.06 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.74 $ | 2.41 $ |
Utilities per Month |
||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
117 $ | 126 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
179 $ | 196 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
59.1 $ | 113 $ |
Rent per Month |
||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 902 $ | 2,239 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,635 $ | 4,623 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,261 $ | 2,606 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,856 $ | 5,633 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,782 $ | 8,428 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,564 $ | 4,209 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,550 $ | 5,788 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.51 % | 7.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.3 $ | 87.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.1 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Haircut | 13.6 $ | 23.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.4 $ | 129 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34.3 $ | 94.7 $ |
Childcare |
||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,206 $ | 1,615 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,285 $ | 26,502 $ |