Cost of living in Merlo is 20% lower than in Cordoba (without rent).
Rent in Merlo is 49% cheaper than in Cordoba.
Cost of living including rent in Merlo is 35% lower than in Cordoba.
Food in Merlo is 14% cheaper than in Cordoba.
Transport in Merlo is 56% cheaper than in Cordoba.
| Merlo | Cordoba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Merlo | Cordoba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.49 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 36.4 $ | 38.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.79 $ | 8.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.59 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.39 $ | 1.79 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.71 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.61 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.47 $ | 6.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.11 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 2 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.88 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.56 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.16 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2 $ | 6.62 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.26 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.7 $ | 44.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.8 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.62 $ | 10.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.3 $ | 52.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.52 $ | 5.46 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.32 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.29 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.6 $ | 1.35 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33 $ | 97.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.8 $ | 150 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17 $ | 34.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 234 $ | 463 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 446 $ | 788 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 410 $ | 611 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 791 $ | 1,088 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,725 $ | 1,996 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,977 $ | 1,452 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 797 $ | 1,672 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 40.39 % | 3.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21 $ | 50.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.95 $ | 8.27 $ |
| Haircut | 8.38 $ | 11.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 74 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 77.6 $ | 55.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 174 $ | 314 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,334 $ | 8,607 $ |