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Compare Merkez with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Merkez Turkey | Directly China | Starcevica Bosnia and Herzegovina | Obshtina Montana Bulgaria | Comuna Constantin Daicoviciu Romania | Xin'an China | Abinskiy Rayon Russia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 105.00% | 104.98% | 104.97% | 104.91% | 104.89% | 104.89% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $697 | $887 | $858 | $868 | $782 | $642 | $748 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $220.00 | $320.00 | $300.00 | $250.00 | $175.00 | $195.00 | $210.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $4.50 | $3.20 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $7.00 | $2.70 | $5.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $1.80 | $2.30 | $1.50 | $1.30 | $1.50 | $2.10 | $1.80 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Female Safety | 55 | 60 | 55 | 55 | 60 | 60 | 55 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 25 | 40 | 30 | 35 | 30 | 40 | 25 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 50 Mbps | N/A | 59 Mbps | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Walkability | 17/100 | N/A | 100/100 | N/A | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 60 | 70 | 62 | 55 | 50 | 55 | 60 |
| English Proficiency | 30 | 25 | 35 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 15 |
| Population | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.00M | N/A |
| Avg Temp | 10.60°C | 26.20°C | 11.50°C | 12.10°C | 11.40°C | 13.00°C | 12.60°C |
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