Cost of living
Alaska compared to Highland (United States)
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Overview comparison
AlaskaHighland (United States)
Consumer prices in Highland (United States) are roughly 35% higher than in Alaska.
Cost of living
| Item | Alaska | Highland (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,231 | 2,079 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,651 | 4,905 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,075 | 1,026 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,105 | 3,071 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,550.66 | 1,629.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,466.66 | 2,506.99 |
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| Food person | 769 | 572 |
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| Food family | 2,157 | 1,605 |
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| Transport person | 71.6 | 118.13 |
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| Transport family | 246.22 | 247.28 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.81 years | 78.64 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Alaska | Highland (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.92 | 18.47 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 73.95 | 90.74 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.59 | 10.5 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.53 | 5.36 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.99 | 5.92 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.75 | 2.51 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Alaska | Highland (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,126.11 | 1,883.84 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,125.91 | 1,548.57 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,104.92 | 3,477.88 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,100.91 | 2,897.91 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 226.5 | 109.97 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 333.28 | 183.46 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 108.36 | 54.12 |
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Transportation
| Item | Alaska | Highland (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.45 | 6.81 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,805 | 4,511 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,203 | 3,499 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.54 | 2.67 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 52.54% | 59.95% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.78 | 16.47 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.89 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Alaska | Highland (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 | 1.26 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.83 | 3.87 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.73 | 3.9 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.95 | 11.16 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.18 | 10.87 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.21 | 15.22 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.91 | 1.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.45 | 1.34 |
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Other
| Item | Alaska | Highland (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 96.69 | 57.03 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.27 | 13.56 |
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| Doctors visit | 202.11 | 139.48 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.77 | 23.01 |
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| Brand Jeans | 57.52 | 58.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 102.22 | 98.65 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 808.1 | 1,319.48 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,284 | 22,872 |
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