Cost of living
Merritt Island compared to St. Andrews
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Overview comparison
Merritt IslandSt. Andrews
Consumer prices in Merritt Island are roughly 1% higher than in St. Andrews.
Cost of living
| Item | Merritt Island | St. Andrews |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,156 | 2,391 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,486 | 4,748 |
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| Without rent one person | 919 | 866 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,460 | 2,672 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,657.93 | 1,572.43 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,053.84 | 2,831.47 |
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| Food person | 539 | 696 |
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| Food family | 1,401 | 1,785 |
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| Transport person | 103.5 | 81.21 |
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| Transport family | 260.14 | 283.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 60.81 years | 70.78 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Merritt Island | St. Andrews |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.8 | 20.88 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 88.48 | 85.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.97 | 8.57 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.64 | 5.56 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.69 | 5.07 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.94 | 2.15 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Merritt Island | St. Andrews |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,547.18 | 1,469.65 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,227.85 | 1,066.55 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,194.99 | 2,821.9 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,772.92 | 2,125.29 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 115.16 | 115.56 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 158.01 | 206.92 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 68.91 | 67.88 |
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Transportation
| Item | Merritt Island | St. Andrews |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.63 | 7.1 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,992 | 5,175 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,241 | 3,037 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.34 | 2.01 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 57.87% | 84.49% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.82 | 19.76 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.12 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | Merritt Island | St. Andrews |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 | 0.91 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.7 | 2.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.12 | 3.16 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.34 | 14.14 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.42 | 9.37 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.43 | 13.04 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.66 | 1.87 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.46 |
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Other
| Item | Merritt Island | St. Andrews |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.26 | 61.39 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.32 | 12.4 |
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| Doctors visit | 138.28 | 110.34 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.89 | 23.7 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.56 | 49 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.28 | 76.38 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,471.02 | 1,568.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,991 | 18,602 |
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