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Restaurants | |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.00 $ | |
| 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) | 6.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.66 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.17 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.23 $ | |
Markets | |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.78 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.71 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.22 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.76 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.66 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.99 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.14 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.50 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.56 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.49 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.50 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.66 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.00 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.99 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.50 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.73 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.76 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 8.26 $ | |
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) | 0.83 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,915.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,501.84 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | |
|
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 245.73 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 56.88 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 71.00 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ? | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 $ | |
Childcare | |
|
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 955.56 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 51.50 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 47.50 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 95.00 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 100.00 $ | |
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 %) | 6.40 |
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 |