Cost of living in Linares is 25% lower than in Mercedes (without rent).
Rent in Linares is 5% more expensive than in Mercedes.
Cost of living including rent in Linares is 13% lower than in Mercedes.
Food in Linares is 24% cheaper than in Mercedes.
Transport in Linares is 25% cheaper than in Mercedes.
| Linares | Mercedes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Linares | Mercedes | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.83 $ | 14 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.1 $ | 47.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.23 $ | 9.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.36 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.1 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.67 $ | 1.93 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.32 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.54 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6 $ | 9.49 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 7.17 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.86 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.66 $ | 8.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.55 $ | 4.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.76 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.8 $ | 42.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.35 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.9 $ | 13.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33 $ | 36 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.25 $ | 8.34 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.24 $ | 5.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.11 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.05 $ | 2.47 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73 $ | 79.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 121 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.1 $ | 43.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 341 $ | 260 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 541 $ | 428 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 432 $ | 500 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 672 $ | 599 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,287 $ | 2,603 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,283 $ | 2,100 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 839 $ | 769 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.93 % | 5.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.4 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.36 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Haircut | 8.86 $ | 6.39 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.2 $ | 109 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.6 $ | 93.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 411 $ | 369 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,965 $ | 8,035 $ |