Cost of living
Merrimack compared to Newman
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Overview comparison
MerrimackNewman
Consumer prices in Merrimack are roughly 1% higher than in Newman.
Cost of living
| Item | Merrimack | Newman |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,608 | 1,997 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,514 | 5,235 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,003 | 709 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,205 | 2,856 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,798.77 | 1,792.32 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,193.38 | 2,278.86 |
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| Food person | 636 | 559 |
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| Food family | 1,384 | 1,481 |
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| Transport person | 100.42 | 104.35 |
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| Transport family | 229.87 | 314.15 |
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| Life expectancy | 64.83 years | 76.88 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Merrimack | Newman |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.19 | 14.67 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 63.03 | 63.51 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.32 | 9.21 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.15 | 4.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.68 | 4.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.67 | 2.09 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Merrimack | Newman |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,614.91 | 1,942.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,290.43 | 1,479.31 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,462 | 2,630.57 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,438.64 | 2,824.04 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 137.39 | 105.23 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 171.37 | 222.49 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 74.56 | 67.24 |
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Transportation
| Item | Merrimack | Newman |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.34 | 6.49 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,786 | 3,954 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,129 | 3,095 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.36 | 2.4 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 64.34% | 78.22% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.75 | 19 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.86 | 0.95 |
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Groceries
| Item | Merrimack | Newman |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 | 0.98 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.28 | 3.3 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.63 | 4 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.84 | 13.75 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.56 | 10.82 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.87 | 16.88 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.54 | 1.71 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 | 1.42 |
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Other
| Item | Merrimack | Newman |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.44 | 55.68 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.35 | 14.6 |
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| Doctors visit | 136.05 | 133.65 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.87 | 16.96 |
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| Brand Jeans | 53.24 | 50.76 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 71.85 | 73.4 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,486.29 | 1,298.15 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 20,638 | 21,762 |
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