Cost of living in Piscataway is 40% higher than in Roseau (without rent).
Rent in Piscataway is 436% more expensive than in Roseau.
Cost of living including rent in Piscataway is 174% higher than in Roseau.
Food in Piscataway is 44% more expensive than in Roseau.
Transport in Piscataway is very similar to Roseau.
| Piscataway | Roseau | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Piscataway | Roseau | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19 $ | 7.46 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 77.9 $ | 55 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.4 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.71 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.91 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.56 $ | 1.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.86 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.44 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.07 $ | 5.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.5 $ | 9.75 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.03 $ | 6.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.34 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.53 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.03 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.7 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.87 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.4 $ | 7.38 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 5.11 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 87.1 $ | 32.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20 $ | 37.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 147 $ | 42.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.3 $ | 5.37 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.98 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5.19 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.49 $ | 1.39 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
99.5 $ | 85.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
152 $ | 129 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
62.4 $ | 56.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,610 $ | 183 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,741 $ | 618 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,833 $ | 257 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,201 $ | 1,044 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,446 $ | 1,252 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,014 $ | 969 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,358 $ | 485 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.6 % | 7.64 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.2 $ | 42.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15 $ | 8.29 $ |
| Haircut | 23.6 $ | 6.39 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.2 $ | 147 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.4 $ | 71.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,216 $ | 111 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,525 $ | 3,324 $ |