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Restaurants | |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $15.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $55.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $10.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $4.25 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $5.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $4.55 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.26 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $2.23 | |
Markets | |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $0.77 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $2.83 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $2.04 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $5.25 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $6.67 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $5.00 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $9.36 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.83 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.53 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.03 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.36 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.66 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.63 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $2.14 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $1.16 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $12.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.73 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.32 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $8.69 | |
Transportation | |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ? | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ? | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $5.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $3.00 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $50.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.91 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $36,941.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $28,212.30 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $231.12 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $52.22 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $69.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ? | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $15.00 | |
Childcare | |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $1,372.22 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $52.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $40.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $103.33 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $91.67 | |
Rent Per Month | |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ? | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ? | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ? | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ? | |
Buy Apartment Price | |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ? | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.34 | |
Sources and References
| Cost of Living in Valparaiso, Indiana | 16.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chicago, Illinois | 41.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bolingbrook, Illinois | 54.20 miles |
| Cost of Living in Plymouth, Indiana | 57.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Naperville, Illinois | 59.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aurora, Illinois | 69.35 miles |
| Cost of Living in Geneva, Illinois | 70.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Streamwood, Illinois | 71.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Watseka, Illinois | 76.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Batavia, Illinois | 78.69 miles |