Cost of living in North Bergen is very similar to Houston (without rent).
Rent in North Bergen is 28% more expensive than in Houston.
Cost of living including rent in North Bergen is 16% higher than in Houston.
Food in North Bergen is 14% more expensive than in Houston.
Transport in North Bergen is 59% cheaper than in Houston.
North Bergen | Houston | |
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Cost of Living, including rent | ||
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Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
Quality of Life | ||
Population |
North Bergen | Houston | |
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Restaurants |
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Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.8 $ | 16.2 $ |
Dinner, for 2 | 106 $ | 66.3 $ |
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 9.71 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.11 $ | 5.52 $ |
Capuccino | 4.95 $ | 5.31 $ |
Coke, 330ml | 2.46 $ | 2.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 0.92 $ |
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.01 $ | 3.07 $ |
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.67 $ | 3.33 $ |
Eggs, 12 pack | 3.52 $ | 3.95 $ |
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.8 $ | 12.7 $ |
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.83 $ | 11.3 $ |
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.1 $ | 16.9 $ |
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.03 $ | 4.51 $ |
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.3 $ |
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.25 $ | 3.69 $ |
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 2.71 $ |
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.53 $ | 2.43 $ |
Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 $ | 1.46 $ |
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.51 $ | 3.15 $ |
Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.3 $ | 14.9 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.78 $ | 2.02 $ |
Cigarette pack | 11.6 $ | 8.66 $ |
Transport |
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Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.33 $ | 1.25 $ |
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 111 $ | 71.1 $ |
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ | 0.79 $ |
Taxi, 8 km | 21.8 $ | 21.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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Doctor visit, private clinic | 161 $ | 110 $ |
Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.86 $ | 9.31 $ |
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.28 $ | 5.09 $ |
Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5.87 $ | 3.86 $ |
Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.91 $ | 2.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
68.6 $ | 132 $ |
Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
106 $ | 200 $ |
Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.4 $ | 68 $ |
Rent per Month |
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1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,557 $ | 1,059 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,136 $ | 2,036 $ |
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,647 $ | 1,392 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 4,067 $ | 2,964 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,712 $ | 2,925 $ |
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,801 $ | 2,076 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,119 $ | 4,672 $ |
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.48 % | 6.66 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.5 $ | 37.9 $ |
Cinema, 1 seat | 18.2 $ | 14.7 $ |
Haircut | 26.2 $ | 19.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.4 $ | 103 $ |
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.5 $ | 49.2 $ |
Childcare |
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Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,962 $ | 1,368 $ |
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,053 $ | 22,908 $ |