Cost of living in Merthyr Tydfil is 24% lower than in Sandnes (without rent).
Rent in Merthyr Tydfil is 26% more expensive than in Sandnes.
Cost of living including rent in Merthyr Tydfil is very similar to Sandnes.
Food in Merthyr Tydfil is 28% cheaper than in Sandnes.
Transport in Merthyr Tydfil is 5% more expensive than in Sandnes.
| Merthyr Tydfil | Sandnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Merthyr Tydfil | Sandnes | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.2 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 59.6 $ | 94.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.02 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5 $ | 9.54 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.22 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.15 $ | 2.79 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.34 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.11 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.91 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.4 $ | 31.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.6 $ | 4.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.97 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 16.3 $ | 14.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.39 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 98 $ | 57.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.7 $ | 25.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 119 $ | 47.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.57 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.63 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.7 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.83 $ | 2.13 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
189 $ | 127 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
293 $ | 197 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.1 $ | 78 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 894 $ | 667 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 928 $ | 1,202 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,194 $ | 972 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,130 $ | 1,439 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,153 $ | 4,008 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,179 $ | 3,291 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,696 $ | 3,490 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.68 % | 4.29 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33 $ | 46.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.3 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Haircut | 12.5 $ | 31.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.1 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 36.6 $ | 102 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,830 $ | 317 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,171 $ | 8,504 $ |