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Compare Merkez with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Merkez Turkey | Dongqu China | Lungchuan China | Oraş Techirghiol Romania | Jiannan China | Obshtina Aksakovo Bulgaria | Chongzhou China |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 104.70% | 104.40% | 104.38% | 104.31% | 104.29% | 104.23% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $844 | $718 | $613 | $982 | $734 | $921 | $733 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $240.00 | $280.00 | $200.00 | $300.00 | $210.00 | $270.00 | $260.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $7.00 | $3.50 | $2.50 | $7.00 | $3.50 | $7.00 | $3.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $2.00 | $2.40 | $2.00 | $1.70 | $2.80 | $1.75 | $2.80 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 73 | 72 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Female Safety | 60 | 60 | 70 | 65 | 65 | 70 | 65 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 45 | 38 | 35 | 45 | 30 | 48 | 30 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 41 Mbps | N/A | N/A | 56 Mbps | 107 Mbps | N/A | 110 Mbps |
| Walkability | 40/100 | N/A | N/A | 37/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 1/100 |
| Healthcare | 68 | 58 | 60 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 55 |
| English Proficiency | 35 | 18 | 25 | 50 | 25 | 60 | 20 |
| Population | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Temp | 13.50°C | 26.20°C | 26.20°C | 13.40°C | 14.80°C | 12.80°C | 16.40°C |
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