Cost of living in Medea is 34% lower than in Luena (without rent).
Rent in Medea is 68% cheaper than in Luena.
Cost of living including rent in Medea is 50% lower than in Luena.
Food in Medea is 17% cheaper than in Luena.
Transport in Medea is 82% cheaper than in Luena.
| Medea | Luena | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Medea | Luena | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.94 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.6 $ | 39.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.85 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.35 $ | 2 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.42 $ | 1.72 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.08 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.46 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.22 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.79 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.5 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.28 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.16 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.41 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.11 $ | 2.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.13 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 4.72 $ | 34.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.83 $ | 11.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.3 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.72 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.42 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.16 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.96 $ | 1.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11.1 $ | 35.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
16.9 $ | 54.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.5 $ | 78.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 69.9 $ | 177 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 154 $ | 933 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 104 $ | 405 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 192 $ | 976 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 731 $ | 12,951 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 386 $ | 2,947 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 315 $ | 3,506 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5 % | 24.23 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 11.7 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.34 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Haircut | 2.48 $ | 2.97 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 31.2 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.2 $ | 64.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 38.8 $ | 589 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,631 $ | 12,144 $ |