Cost of living in Wheaton is 17% lower than in Freeport (without rent).
Rent in Wheaton is very similar to Freeport.
Cost of living including rent in Wheaton is 8% lower than in Freeport.
Food in Wheaton is 24% cheaper than in Freeport.
Transport in Wheaton is 16% cheaper than in Freeport.
| Wheaton | Freeport | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Wheaton | Freeport | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.1 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 59.7 $ | 101 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.73 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.54 $ | 4.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.67 $ | 5.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.46 $ | 2.24 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.7 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.49 $ | 5.55 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 8.87 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.93 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.79 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.66 $ | 5 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.51 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.79 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.02 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.13 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10 $ | 12 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.96 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 100 $ | 52 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.7 $ | 32.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 124 $ | 97.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.81 $ | 7.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.69 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.86 $ | 4.56 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
77.9 $ | 72.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
120 $ | 111 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.2 $ | 64.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,076 $ | 1,168 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,554 $ | 2,412 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,338 $ | 1,073 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,954 $ | 2,105 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,716 $ | 2,954 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,215 $ | 1,323 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,547 $ | 1,559 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.51 % | 10.45 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 59.4 $ | 47.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.2 $ | 17 $ |
| Haircut | 27.1 $ | 13.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98 $ | 94.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59 $ | 47.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,716 $ | 373 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 24,727 $ | 7,988 $ |