Cost of living
Nidwalden compared to Carouge
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Overview comparison
NidwaldenCarouge
Consumer prices in Carouge are roughly 3% higher than in Nidwalden.
Cost of living
| Item | Nidwalden | Carouge |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,279 | 2,917 |
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| Total with rent family | 7,812 | 6,442 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,110 | 1,311 |
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| Without rent one family | 4,319 | 4,134 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,545.74 | 1,566.13 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,591.48 | 3,905.13 |
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| Food person | 1,018 | 958 |
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| Food family | 2,394 | 2,762 |
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| Transport person | 112 | 93.62 |
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| Transport family | 275.83 | 261.73 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.53 years | 69.49 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nidwalden | Carouge |
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| Lunch Menu | 32.13 | 27.19 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 131.89 | 104.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 16.8 | 15.69 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.57 | 10.32 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.32 | 5.31 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 5.37 | 5.77 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nidwalden | Carouge |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,540.99 | 1,995.7 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,713.51 | 1,558.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,768.42 | 3,346.76 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,711.98 | 3,236.6 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 133.71 | 137.44 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 275 | 218.36 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 57.14 | 52.89 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nidwalden | Carouge |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.1 | 2.13 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 13,194 | 19,739 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 10,743 | 8,953 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 5.12 | 3.96 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 91.26% | 70.27% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 36.15 | 37.45 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.93 | 1.92 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nidwalden | Carouge |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.31 | 2.53 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.32 | 3.24 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 8.52 | 8.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 18.92 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 30.69 | 31.25 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 48 | 44.16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.24 | 2.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 | 0.66 |
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Other
| Item | Nidwalden | Carouge |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 85.71 | 95.88 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 23.91 | 25.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 157.86 | 167.49 |
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| Haircut, simple | 37.08 | 37.39 |
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| Brand Jeans | 111.8 | 117.63 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 150.73 | 152.17 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,485.28 | 2,337.36 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,763 | 17,650 |
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