Cost of living in Merlo is 29% lower than in New Amsterdam (without rent).
Rent in Merlo is 20% cheaper than in New Amsterdam.
Cost of living including rent in Merlo is 26% lower than in New Amsterdam.
Food in Merlo is 34% cheaper than in New Amsterdam.
Transport in Merlo is 49% cheaper than in New Amsterdam.
| Merlo | New Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Merlo | New Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.49 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 36.4 $ | 71.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.79 $ | 8.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.59 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.39 $ | 1.23 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.89 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.71 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.61 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.47 $ | 5.81 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.11 $ | 8.42 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.88 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.56 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.16 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2 $ | 2.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.26 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.7 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.8 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.62 $ | 29.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.3 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.52 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.32 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.29 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.6 $ | 2.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33 $ | 49.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.8 $ | 75.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17 $ | 61.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 234 $ | 238 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 446 $ | 596 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 410 $ | 483 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 791 $ | 1,291 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,725 $ | 3,833 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,977 $ | 1,693 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 797 $ | 535 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 40.39 % | 7.06 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21 $ | 36.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.95 $ | 6.02 $ |
| Haircut | 8.38 $ | 6.42 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 84.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 77.6 $ | 38.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 174 $ | 875 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,334 $ | 23,245 $ |