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Compare Merkez with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Merkez Turkey | Directly China | Barice Bosnia and Herzegovina | Xin'an China | Lushui China | Starcevica Bosnia and Herzegovina | Obshtina Montana Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 105.00% | 104.87% | 104.84% | 104.80% | 104.75% | 104.71% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $634 | $887 | $868 | $642 | $601 | $858 | $868 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $220.00 | $320.00 | $240.00 | $195.00 | $220.00 | $300.00 | $250.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $4.00 | $3.20 | $6.00 | $2.70 | $2.50 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $1.50 | $2.30 | $1.50 | $2.10 | $2.00 | $1.50 | $1.30 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Female Safety | 55 | 60 | 55 | 60 | 60 | 55 | 55 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 30 | 40 | 35 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 35 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 133 Mbps | N/A | 203 Mbps | N/A | 22 Mbps | 59 Mbps | N/A |
| Walkability | 2/100 | N/A | 2/100 | 0/100 | 14/100 | 100/100 | N/A |
| Healthcare | 60 | 70 | 50 | 55 | 52 | 62 | 55 |
| English Proficiency | 30 | 25 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 35 | 35 |
| Population | N/A | N/A | 0.00M | 0.00M | 0.00M | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Temp | 13.00°C | 26.20°C | 11.10°C | 13.00°C | 12.30°C | 11.50°C | 12.10°C |
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