Cost of living in Merrillville is 16% higher than in Hamilton (without rent).
Rent in Merrillville is 28% more expensive than in Hamilton.
Cost of living including rent in Merrillville is 23% higher than in Hamilton.
Food in Merrillville is 21% more expensive than in Hamilton.
Transport in Merrillville is 39% cheaper than in Hamilton.
| Merrillville | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Merrillville | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20.1 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 69.9 $ | 81.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.93 $ | 8.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.22 $ | 6.34 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.07 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.52 $ | 2.33 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.94 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.16 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.05 $ | 5.89 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.78 $ | 7.33 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.04 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.98 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.85 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.09 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.1 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.92 $ | 25.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.24 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 38.8 $ | 59.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.88 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.5 $ | 20.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 109 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.21 $ | 8.16 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.67 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.53 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.2 $ | 2.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 64 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
186 $ | 99.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
73.1 $ | 52 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 951 $ | 815 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,637 $ | 1,536 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,311 $ | 922 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,064 $ | 1,632 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,063 $ | 5,766 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,964 $ | 5,001 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,256 $ | 3,061 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.64 % | 6.84 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.5 $ | 36 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.4 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Haircut | 15.3 $ | 13.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.8 $ | 98.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58.6 $ | 69.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,835 $ | 888 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 24,228 $ | 15,283 $ |