Country+Comparisons

How does the cost of living compare in your research country to the United States?

Take notes to use in your persuasion presentation.

Look at the following categories and be able to explain the differences between your country and the United States:


 * Restaurants: What does it cost to eat at an inexpensive restaurant?
 * Market: Calculate the cost of a whole meal.
 * Transportation: How much would 20 gallons of gasoline cost in your country compared to the US?
 * Utilities
 * Sports and Leisure: How much would it cost for you and a guest to buy a movie (cinema) ticket?
 * What would it cost you to buy shoes and a dress or jeans?
 * How much is rent in a 1 bedroom apartment?
 * How much is a 120 square meter apartment in the city centre of your country? You can use calculateme.com if you wish.
 * What is the average monthly salary (after tax) in your country?
 * On your own, research what the average monthly salary is for the job you chose.

Use this website to help you answer these questions: website