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Compare Merkez with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Merkez Turkey | Synoikismós Chavaríou Greece | Arfará Greece | Fuling China | Makrísia Greece | Kavásila Greece | Prefecture of Chenzhou China |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 104.89% | 104.55% | 104.15% | 104.05% | 103.98% | 103.75% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $838 | $1519 | $1061 | $609 | $1328 | $1247 | $708 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $180.00 | $420.00 | $290.00 | $210.00 | $375.00 | $300.00 | $210.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $6.00 | $12.00 | $9.00 | $2.20 | $12.00 | $11.00 | $2.60 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $2.20 | $3.00 | $2.30 | $3.90 | $2.50 | $2.10 | $2.20 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 72 |
| Female Safety | 55 | 65 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 64 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 30 | 45 | 50 | 30 | 45 | 55 | 40 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 32 Mbps | N/A | 47 Mbps | 34 Mbps | 41 Mbps | 65 Mbps | N/A |
| Walkability | 19/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 65 | 55 | 65 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 60 |
| English Proficiency | 25 | 35 | 35 | 15 | 35 | 38 | 23 |
| Population | N/A | N/A | 0.00M | 0.00M | N/A | 0.00M | N/A |
| Avg Temp | 10.70°C | 19.00°C | 18.10°C | 15.10°C | 15.80°C | 19.00°C | 18.00°C |
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