Cost of living in Westport is 10% lower than in George Town (without rent).
Rent in Westport is 3% more expensive than in George Town.
Cost of living including rent in Westport is very similar to George Town.
Food in Westport is 13% cheaper than in George Town.
Transport in Westport is 12% more expensive than in George Town.
| Westport | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Westport | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.7 $ | 29.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 99.4 $ | 81.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 15.5 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.03 $ | 7.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.05 $ | 6.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.51 $ | 3.59 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.18 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.81 $ | 5.87 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.44 $ | 9.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.8 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.02 $ | 5.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.16 $ | 7.76 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.78 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.99 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.25 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.4 $ | 23.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.5 $ | 13.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.47 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 56.4 $ | 30.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.7 $ | 21.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 155 $ | 110 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.8 $ | 9.99 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.36 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.95 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.48 $ | 2.41 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
101 $ | 126 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
155 $ | 196 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.8 $ | 113 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 2,459 $ | 2,239 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,949 $ | 4,623 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,526 $ | 2,606 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,878 $ | 5,633 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,483 $ | 8,428 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,844 $ | 4,209 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,230 $ | 5,788 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.73 % | 7.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.3 $ | 87.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 19.8 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Haircut | 20.7 $ | 23.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 119 $ | 129 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.5 $ | 94.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,098 $ | 1,615 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,645 $ | 26,502 $ |