Cost of living in Searcy is 24% lower than in Dallas (without rent).
Rent in Searcy is 35% cheaper than in Dallas.
Cost of living including rent in Searcy is 30% lower than in Dallas.
Food in Searcy is 14% cheaper than in Dallas.
Transport in Searcy is 78% cheaper than in Dallas.
| Searcy | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Searcy | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.2 $ | 20.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 53.8 $ | 74.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.5 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.35 $ | 5.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.28 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.43 $ | 2.8 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.16 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.99 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.73 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.25 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.36 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.76 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.54 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.9 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.15 $ | 9.72 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.49 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.9 $ | 97.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.2 $ | 19.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 138 $ | 98.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 14.9 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.92 $ | 5.46 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.8 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.38 $ | 2.13 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 144 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
167 $ | 220 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.7 $ | 64.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 801 $ | 1,280 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,670 $ | 2,267 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,054 $ | 1,643 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,074 $ | 3,063 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,184 $ | 4,445 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,967 $ | 2,304 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,172 $ | 5,410 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.59 % | 6.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.7 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.5 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Haircut | 17.8 $ | 24.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.2 $ | 101 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 53 $ | 57.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,020 $ | 1,291 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 17,132 $ | 26,874 $ |