Cost of living in Minot is 39% higher than in Kingstown (without rent).
Rent in Minot is 129% more expensive than in Kingstown.
Cost of living including rent in Minot is 72% higher than in Kingstown.
Food in Minot is 48% more expensive than in Kingstown.
Transport in Minot is 34% cheaper than in Kingstown.
| Minot | Kingstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Minot | Kingstown | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.9 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 75 $ | 55.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.5 $ | 9.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.51 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Capuccino | 7.68 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.77 $ | 1.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.14 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.26 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.03 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.37 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.1 $ | 4.86 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23 $ | 12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.39 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.66 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.29 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.82 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.85 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.9 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.49 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.12 $ | 4.43 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.67 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.9 $ | 59.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.88 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.8 $ | 24.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 115 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.2 $ | 5.73 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.79 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.43 $ | 1.41 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
127 $ | 55.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
194 $ | 85.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
77.3 $ | 50.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 585 $ | 254 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,212 $ | 457 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 835 $ | 287 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,808 $ | 622 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,595 $ | 595 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,599 $ | 593 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,862 $ | 613 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.6 % | 12.01 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.4 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Haircut | 18.2 $ | 6.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.6 $ | 112 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.1 $ | 102 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,038 $ | 186 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 27,636 $ | 7,051 $ |