Cost of living
Antarctica compared to Mekra
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Mekra are roughly 30% higher than in Antarctica.
Cost of living
| Item | Antarctica | Mekra |
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| Total with rent one person | 318 | 363 |
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| Total with rent family | 744 | 1,115 |
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| Without rent one person | 190 | 279 |
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| Without rent one family | 753 | 593 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 127.45 | 170.96 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 206.4 | 349.65 |
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| Food person | 118 | 192 |
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| Food family | 430 | 452 |
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| Transport person | 47.04 | 42.4 |
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| Transport family | 110.75 | 128.32 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.62 years | 67.77 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Antarctica | Mekra |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.5 | 3.04 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.92 | 15.75 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.66 | 3.59 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 | 2.2 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.32 | 1.7 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.25 | 0.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Antarctica | Mekra |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 146.02 | 175.23 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 73.52 | 113.19 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 85.17 | 635.8 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 167.91 | 289.12 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 16.74 | 35.74 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.11 | 46.04 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 6.35 | 9.84 |
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Transportation
| Item | Antarctica | Mekra |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.46 | 7.7 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,292 | 1,900 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 639 | 1,137 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.17 | 0.38 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.03% | 13.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.47 | 3.28 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 1.06 |
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Groceries
| Item | Antarctica | Mekra |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 | 0.74 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.38 | 0.53 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.71 | 0.84 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.53 | 4.76 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.56 | 3.06 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.98 | 6.27 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.7 | 0.81 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.13 | 0.24 |
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Other
| Item | Antarctica | Mekra |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.43 | 20.07 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.87 | 3.61 |
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| Doctors visit | 9.89 | 15.52 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.69 | 3.06 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.18 | 24.08 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 49.31 | 49.68 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 40.98 | 76.94 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,412 | 1,690 |
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