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Compare Merkez with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Merkez Turkey | Directly China | Puqi China | Dehong China | Kilyazi Azerbaijan | Arçabil Turkmenistan | Comuna Costineşti Romania |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 105.00% | 105.00% | 104.98% | 104.80% | 104.80% | 104.78% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $748 | $887 | $628 | $580 | $770 | $822 | $1082 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $265.00 | $320.00 | $220.00 | $210.00 | $250.00 | $290.00 | $450.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $6.00 | $3.20 | $2.50 | $2.50 | $4.00 | $6.50 | $7.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $2.10 | $2.30 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $1.50 | $2.00 | $2.50 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Female Safety | 60 | 60 | 70 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 53 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 40 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 10 | 38 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 30 Mbps | N/A | 453 Mbps | 55 Mbps | 114 Mbps | N/A | 106 Mbps |
| Walkability | 52/100 | N/A | 5/100 | 22/100 | N/A | 3/100 | 32/100 |
| Healthcare | 67 | 70 | 60 | 55 | 35 | 40 | 61 |
| English Proficiency | 35 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 32 |
| Population | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Temp | 13.60°C | 26.20°C | 16.80°C | 17.30°C | 15.50°C | 15.30°C | 13.40°C |
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