Cost of living
Alaska compared to Lake Shore
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Overview comparison
AlaskaLake Shore
Consumer prices in Lake Shore are roughly 27% higher than in Alaska.
Cost of living
| Item | Alaska | Lake Shore |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,231 | 2,284 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,651 | 5,698 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,075 | 834 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,105 | 2,406 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,550.66 | 1,760.14 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,466.66 | 2,669.32 |
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| Food person | 769 | 715 |
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| Food family | 2,157 | 1,621 |
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| Transport person | 71.6 | 111.84 |
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| Transport family | 246.22 | 311.35 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.81 years | 81.14 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Alaska | Lake Shore |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.92 | 20.72 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 73.95 | 66.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.59 | 9.32 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.53 | 6.47 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.99 | 4.33 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.75 | 2.3 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Alaska | Lake Shore |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,126.11 | 1,506.63 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,125.91 | 1,198.26 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,104.92 | 3,126.72 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,100.91 | 2,250.03 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 226.5 | 119.67 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 333.28 | 183.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 108.36 | 70.1 |
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Transportation
| Item | Alaska | Lake Shore |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.45 | 6.14 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,805 | 4,711 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,203 | 3,431 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.54 | 2.63 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 52.54% | 60% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.78 | 17 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.89 | 1.21 |
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Groceries
| Item | Alaska | Lake Shore |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 | 1.03 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.83 | 3.57 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.73 | 3.89 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.95 | 14.71 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.18 | 9.23 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.21 | 17.61 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.91 | 1.94 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.45 | 1.58 |
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Other
| Item | Alaska | Lake Shore |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 96.69 | 42.57 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.27 | 15.06 |
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| Doctors visit | 202.11 | 104.72 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.77 | 23.62 |
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| Brand Jeans | 57.52 | 59.99 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 102.22 | 93.27 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 808.1 | 1,642.84 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,284 | 17,197 |
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