Cost of living
Merritt Island compared to Cairo (United States)
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Overview comparison
Merritt IslandCairo (United States)
Consumer prices in Merritt Island are roughly 86% higher than in Cairo (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Merritt Island | Cairo (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,156 | 346 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,486 | 1,016 |
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| Without rent one person | 919 | 286 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,460 | 717 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,657.93 | 174.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,053.84 | 312.14 |
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| Food person | 539 | 199 |
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| Food family | 1,401 | 486 |
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| Transport person | 103.5 | 30.91 |
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| Transport family | 260.14 | 85.95 |
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| Life expectancy | 60.81 years | 69.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Merritt Island | Cairo (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.8 | 3.18 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 88.48 | 15.93 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.97 | 4.48 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.64 | 1.41 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.69 | 1.78 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.94 | 0.31 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Merritt Island | Cairo (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,547.18 | 182.47 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,227.85 | 141.37 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,194.99 | 353.66 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,772.92 | 225.21 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 115.16 | 18.26 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 158.01 | 24.16 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 68.91 | 11.02 |
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Transportation
| Item | Merritt Island | Cairo (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.63 | 14.53 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,992 | 667 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,241 | 396 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.34 | 0.18 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 57.87% | 6.83% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.82 | 2.89 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.12 | 0.26 |
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Groceries
| Item | Merritt Island | Cairo (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 | 1.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.7 | 0.61 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.12 | 1.42 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.34 | 3.47 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.42 | 4.34 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.43 | 9.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.66 | 0.54 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 0.13 |
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Other
| Item | Merritt Island | Cairo (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.26 | 17.2 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.32 | 3.69 |
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| Doctors visit | 138.28 | 12.65 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.89 | 3.16 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.56 | 35.51 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.28 | 103.88 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,471.02 | 84.45 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,991 | 2,022 |
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