Cost of living in Merlo is very similar to Fortaleza (without rent).
Rent in Merlo is 10% more expensive than in Fortaleza.
Cost of living including rent in Merlo is 5% higher than in Fortaleza.
Food in Merlo is 28% more expensive than in Fortaleza.
Transport in Merlo is 70% cheaper than in Fortaleza.
| Merlo | Fortaleza | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Merlo | Fortaleza | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.49 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 36.4 $ | 28.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.79 $ | 6.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.59 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.39 $ | 1.04 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.71 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.61 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.47 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.11 $ | 8.15 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.88 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.56 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.16 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2 $ | 2.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.26 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.7 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.8 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.62 $ | 7.23 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.3 $ | 31.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.52 $ | 6.76 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.32 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.29 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.6 $ | 1.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33 $ | 51.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.8 $ | 79.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17 $ | 17.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 234 $ | 199 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 446 $ | 359 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 410 $ | 311 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 791 $ | 418 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,725 $ | 1,359 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,977 $ | 754 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 797 $ | 228 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 40.39 % | 12.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21 $ | 18.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.95 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Haircut | 8.38 $ | 11.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 77.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 77.6 $ | 42.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 174 $ | 232 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,334 $ | 2,197 $ |