Cost of living in Merrimack is 88% higher than in Leon (without rent).
Rent in Merrimack is 521% more expensive than in Leon.
Cost of living including rent in Merrimack is 248% higher than in Leon.
Food in Merrimack is 113% more expensive than in Leon.
Transport in Merrimack is 40% cheaper than in Leon.
| Merrimack | Leon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Merrimack | Leon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
22.2 $ | 9.16 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 82.1 $ | 14 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.6 $ | 6.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.2 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.97 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.45 $ | 1.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.33 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.51 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.03 $ | 2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 8.55 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.6 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.91 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.11 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.94 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.36 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13 $ | 9.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.9 $ | 3.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.88 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.7 $ | 33.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16 $ | 6.94 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 147 $ | 28.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.14 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.05 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.11 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.97 $ | 1.21 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
129 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
197 $ | 27.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
73.5 $ | 20.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,426 $ | 186 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,255 $ | 297 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,538 $ | 394 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,604 $ | 633 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,372 $ | 408 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,043 $ | 508 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,215 $ | 625 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.47 % | 11.68 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.2 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.2 $ | 4.5 $ |
| Haircut | 18.6 $ | 10.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.4 $ | 65.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.9 $ | 45 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,432 $ | 202 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,833 $ | 2,742 $ |