Cost of living
Alberta (United States) compared to Benton
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Overview comparison
Alberta (United States)Benton
Consumer prices in Benton are roughly 44% higher than in Alberta (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Alberta (United States) | Benton |
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| Total with rent one person | 921 | 2,288 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,811 | 5,153 |
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| Without rent one person | 411 | 838 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,101 | 2,922 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 677.94 | 1,800.91 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,571.28 | 2,559.89 |
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| Food person | 226 | 606 |
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| Food family | 634 | 1,590 |
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| Transport person | 41.58 | 117.21 |
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| Transport family | 105.85 | 230.21 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.56 years | 74.25 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Alberta (United States) | Benton |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.18 | 18.03 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.24 | 90.45 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.66 | 10.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 | 5.46 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.85 | 5.29 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.01 | 2.9 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Alberta (United States) | Benton |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 718.33 | 1,679.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 454.41 | 1,326.44 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,511.56 | 3,194.75 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 843.85 | 2,204.03 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 62.78 | 128.83 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87.77 | 168.16 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 77.31 | 76.87 |
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Transportation
| Item | Alberta (United States) | Benton |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.53 | 6.13 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,343 | 4,513 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,130 | 3,075 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.64 | 2.13 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 27.38% | 59.94% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.09 | 20.9 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.36 | 1.12 |
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Groceries
| Item | Alberta (United States) | Benton |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 | 1.22 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.35 | 3.08 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.54 | 3.67 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.67 | 14.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.59 | 10.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.73 | 13.72 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.41 | 2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 1.5 |
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Other
| Item | Alberta (United States) | Benton |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.32 | 49.77 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.41 | 14.85 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.23 | 125.13 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4 | 22.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.04 | 54.44 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 127.58 | 86.73 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 340.91 | 1,478 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,402 | 20,073 |
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