Cost of living in Opelousas is 32% higher than in Georgetown (without rent).
Rent in Opelousas is 190% more expensive than in Georgetown.
Cost of living including rent in Opelousas is 95% higher than in Georgetown.
Food in Opelousas is 34% more expensive than in Georgetown.
Transport in Opelousas is 47% cheaper than in Georgetown.
| Opelousas | Georgetown | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Opelousas | Georgetown | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.4 $ | 9.31 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 69.9 $ | 55 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.6 $ | 8.15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.97 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.2 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.5 $ | 1.23 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.01 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.35 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.54 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ | 8.47 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.62 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.48 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.93 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.57 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.48 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14 $ | 17 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.49 $ | 2.37 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.5 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.5 $ | 31 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.9 $ | 26.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 108 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.67 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.04 $ | 4.73 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.09 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2 $ | 2.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
117 $ | 47.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
181 $ | 72.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
61.6 $ | 57.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 936 $ | 240 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,563 $ | 598 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,068 $ | 485 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,808 $ | 1,327 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,388 $ | 3,910 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,294 $ | 1,737 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,677 $ | 538 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.65 % | 7.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.7 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.5 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Haircut | 15.7 $ | 6.46 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.9 $ | 81.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.4 $ | 37.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,488 $ | 884 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,834 $ | 23,107 $ |