Cost of living in Seria is 7% lower than in Keelung (without rent).
Rent in Seria is 53% more expensive than in Keelung.
Cost of living including rent in Seria is 20% higher than in Keelung.
Food in Seria is 8% more expensive than in Keelung.
Transport in Seria is 44% cheaper than in Keelung.
| Seria | Keelung | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Seria | Keelung | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.14 $ | 4.76 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 44 $ | 31.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.48 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.93 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.54 $ | 1.14 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.11 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.95 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.4 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.27 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.73 $ | 5.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.4 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.69 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.95 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.89 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.4 $ | 9.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.48 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.37 $ | 3.79 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.55 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.3 $ | 87.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.5 $ | 12.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.9 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.27 $ | 9.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.96 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.94 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.16 $ | 2.65 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.9 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.1 $ | 38.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
66.3 $ | 11 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 613 $ | 423 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,047 $ | 947 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 679 $ | 508 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,209 $ | 1,027 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,007 $ | 2,008 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,964 $ | 1,806 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 703 $ | 2,337 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.77 % | 1.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.5 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.52 $ | 7.87 $ |
| Haircut | 7.94 $ | 15.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 50.7 $ | 47.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 31.3 $ | 91.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 234 $ | 315 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,911 $ | 13,774 $ |