Cost of living
Carouge compared to Biel/Bienne
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Overview comparison
CarougeBiel/Bienne
Consumer prices in Carouge are roughly 8% higher than in Biel/Bienne.
Cost of living
| Item | Carouge | Biel/Bienne |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,917 | 2,095 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,442 | 6,975 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,311 | 1,449 |
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| Without rent one family | 4,134 | 4,107 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,566.13 | 1,498.45 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,905.13 | 2,120.02 |
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| Food person | 958 | 721 |
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| Food family | 2,762 | 2,228 |
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| Transport person | 93.62 | 120.59 |
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| Transport family | 261.73 | 342.09 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.49 years | 74.25 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Carouge | Biel/Bienne |
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| Lunch Menu | 27.19 | 25.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 104.78 | 106.09 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 15.69 | 17.11 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.32 | 6.76 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.31 | 5.59 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 5.77 | 4.52 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Carouge | Biel/Bienne |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,995.7 | 1,499.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,558.66 | 1,258.77 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,346.76 | 2,035.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,236.6 | 1,892.84 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 137.44 | 151.21 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 218.36 | 292.88 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 52.89 | 63.63 |
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Transportation
| Item | Carouge | Biel/Bienne |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.13 | 2.61 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 19,739 | 14,567 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 8,953 | 10,549 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.96 | 4.21 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 70.27% | 124.56% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 37.45 | 48.05 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.92 | 1.97 |
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Groceries
| Item | Carouge | Biel/Bienne |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.53 | 2.44 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.24 | 2.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 8.74 | 7.65 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.92 | 6.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 31.25 | 28.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 44.16 | 43.58 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.99 | 2.03 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 | 0.76 |
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Other
| Item | Carouge | Biel/Bienne |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 95.88 | 130.4 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 25.1 | 19.25 |
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| Doctors visit | 167.49 | 123.18 |
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| Haircut, simple | 37.39 | 48.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 117.63 | 130.16 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 152.17 | 136.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,337.36 | 2,949.05 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,650 | 20,362 |
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