Cost of living in Waukesha is 96% higher than in Los Angeles (without rent).
Rent in Waukesha is 217% more expensive than in Los Angeles.
Cost of living including rent in Waukesha is 145% higher than in Los Angeles.
Food in Waukesha is 102% more expensive than in Los Angeles.
Transport in Waukesha is very similar to Los Angeles.
| Waukesha | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Waukesha | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20.1 $ | 7.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 70.4 $ | 27.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.9 $ | 7.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.2 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.03 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.52 $ | 1.4 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.33 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.04 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.99 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.86 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.1 $ | 12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.55 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.89 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.08 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.48 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.1 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.98 $ | 5.79 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.06 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 68.2 $ | 34.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14 $ | 20.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 152 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.16 $ | 4.73 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.7 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.66 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.91 $ | 1.79 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 69.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
187 $ | 106 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
73.1 $ | 22.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 725 $ | 200 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,208 $ | 279 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 897 $ | 249 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,690 $ | 391 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,096 $ | 2,008 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,079 $ | 1,979 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,333 $ | 681 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.66 % | 5.32 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.8 $ | 30.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.2 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Haircut | 17.4 $ | 8.81 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.1 $ | 58.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59 $ | 44.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,825 $ | 349 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 24,332 $ | 4,628 $ |