Cost of living in Tamarac is 3% lower than in Phoenix (without rent).
Rent in Tamarac is 5% more expensive than in Phoenix.
Cost of living including rent in Tamarac is 2% higher than in Phoenix.
Food in Tamarac is 8% more expensive than in Phoenix.
Transport in Tamarac is 60% cheaper than in Phoenix.
| Tamarac | Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tamarac | Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20.3 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 83.6 $ | 70.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.93 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.06 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.62 $ | 2.71 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.91 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.54 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.63 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 9.88 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.6 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.16 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.64 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.13 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.79 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.1 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.81 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.13 $ | 9.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 64.1 $ | 53.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17 $ | 14.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 154 $ | 132 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.37 $ | 6.32 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.23 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.83 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.15 $ | 2.08 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 163 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
170 $ | 249 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
63.8 $ | 74.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,325 $ | 1,190 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,733 $ | 1,985 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,608 $ | 1,440 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,639 $ | 2,431 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,511 $ | 3,520 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,717 $ | 2,938 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,981 $ | 4,699 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.64 % | 6.64 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49 $ | 25.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.8 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Haircut | 21.2 $ | 19.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.6 $ | 88.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.8 $ | 49.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 985 $ | 1,116 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,799 $ | 10,377 $ |