Cost of living in Marumsco is 7% lower than in Houston (without rent).
Rent in Marumsco is 24% more expensive than in Houston.
Cost of living including rent in Marumsco is 11% higher than in Houston.
Food in Marumsco is 17% more expensive than in Houston.
Transport in Marumsco is 79% cheaper than in Houston.
| Marumsco | Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Marumsco | Houston | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.1 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 73.9 $ | 66.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 9.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.28 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.74 $ | 5.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.39 $ | 2.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.46 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.21 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.57 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.7 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 21 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.32 $ | 4.51 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.5 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.38 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.19 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.5 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.2 $ | 8.66 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.04 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.3 $ | 71.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.7 $ | 21.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 116 $ | 110 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.43 $ | 9.31 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.38 $ | 5.09 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.62 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.03 $ | 2.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
101 $ | 132 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
153 $ | 200 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
74.2 $ | 68 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,391 $ | 1,059 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,294 $ | 2,036 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,789 $ | 1,392 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,718 $ | 2,964 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,772 $ | 2,925 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,204 $ | 2,076 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,848 $ | 4,672 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.51 % | 6.66 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.1 $ | 37.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.8 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Haircut | 18.9 $ | 19.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.5 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.1 $ | 49.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,290 $ | 1,368 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 26,254 $ | 22,908 $ |