Cost of living
Merritt Island compared to Fairland
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Overview comparison
Merritt IslandFairland
Consumer prices in Fairland are roughly 7% higher than in Merritt Island.
Cost of living
| Item | Merritt Island | Fairland |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,156 | 2,128 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,486 | 6,095 |
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| Without rent one person | 919 | 890 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,460 | 2,844 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,657.93 | 1,357.53 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,053.84 | 2,480.26 |
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| Food person | 539 | 685 |
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| Food family | 1,401 | 1,611 |
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| Transport person | 103.5 | 114.96 |
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| Transport family | 260.14 | 317.78 |
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| Life expectancy | 60.81 years | 76.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Merritt Island | Fairland |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.8 | 19.04 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 88.48 | 85.11 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.97 | 12.21 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.64 | 6.15 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.69 | 5.12 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.94 | 3.04 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Merritt Island | Fairland |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,547.18 | 1,620 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,227.85 | 1,327.6 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,194.99 | 2,689.83 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,772.92 | 2,186.03 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 115.16 | 94.5 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 158.01 | 163.22 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 68.91 | 77.52 |
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Transportation
| Item | Merritt Island | Fairland |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.63 | 7.28 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,992 | 4,274 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,241 | 3,275 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.34 | 1.91 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 57.87% | 68.98% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.82 | 20.86 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.12 | 1.12 |
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Groceries
| Item | Merritt Island | Fairland |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 | 1.16 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.7 | 3.06 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.12 | 4.25 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.34 | 11.77 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.42 | 13.12 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.43 | 16.01 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.66 | 1.72 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.66 |
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Other
| Item | Merritt Island | Fairland |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.26 | 60.63 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.32 | 15.58 |
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| Doctors visit | 138.28 | 116.26 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.89 | 19.54 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.56 | 50.79 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.28 | 93.36 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,471.02 | 1,498.28 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,991 | 22,922 |
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