Cost of living
Albemarle compared to New Brighton
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Overview comparison
AlbemarleNew Brighton
Consumer prices in Albemarle are roughly 5% higher than in New Brighton.
Cost of living
| Item | Albemarle | New Brighton |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,157 | 2,213 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,762 | 4,829 |
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| Without rent one person | 983 | 832 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,656 | 3,146 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,631.39 | 1,462.54 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,569.73 | 3,009.2 |
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| Food person | 730 | 552 |
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| Food family | 1,881 | 1,658 |
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| Transport person | 116.56 | 111.69 |
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| Transport family | 293.01 | 251.57 |
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| Life expectancy | 63.44 years | 65.25 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Albemarle | New Brighton |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.85 | 17.57 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 83.93 | 83.38 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.71 | 11.31 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.97 | 4.66 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.32 | 4.92 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.53 | 2.92 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Albemarle | New Brighton |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,060.36 | 1,782.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,356.25 | 1,455.77 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,422.98 | 2,794.81 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,161.64 | 2,307.45 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 135.59 | 103.47 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 185.18 | 182.62 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 61.94 | 74.24 |
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Transportation
| Item | Albemarle | New Brighton |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.21 | 6.82 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,268 | 5,452 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,765 | 3,740 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.02 | 1.99 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 83.95% | 80.3% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.09 | 15.22 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 0.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | Albemarle | New Brighton |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 | 1.03 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.97 | 4.05 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.08 | 14.05 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.26 | 13.39 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.94 | 16.98 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.82 | 2.12 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 1.43 |
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Other
| Item | Albemarle | New Brighton |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 55.22 | 55.42 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.47 | 14.39 |
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| Doctors visit | 115.82 | 137.14 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.04 | 19.83 |
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| Brand Jeans | 64.01 | 57.21 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 96.2 | 72.61 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,254.89 | 1,671.88 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 22,840 | 17,393 |
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