Cost of living
Alexandria (United States) compared to Paramus
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Overview comparison
Alexandria (United States)Paramus
Consumer prices in Paramus are roughly 76% higher than in Alexandria (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Alexandria (United States) | Paramus |
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| Total with rent one person | 583 | 2,328 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,130 | 5,417 |
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| Without rent one person | 323 | 793 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,342 | 2,789 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 267.64 | 1,386.15 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 606.7 | 2,757.44 |
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| Food person | 253 | 623 |
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| Food family | 730 | 1,583 |
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| Transport person | 20.71 | 92.61 |
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| Transport family | 70.39 | 256.05 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.96 years | 85.12 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Alexandria (United States) | Paramus |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.83 | 15.52 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.47 | 65.33 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.14 | 12.18 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 | 6.51 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.93 | 4.37 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.34 | 2.92 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Alexandria (United States) | Paramus |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 353.44 | 1,954.24 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 242.36 | 1,361.57 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 821.87 | 3,009.59 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 506.51 | 2,925.54 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.28 | 102.18 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 115.18 | 154.95 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 6.26 | 70.9 |
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Transportation
| Item | Alexandria (United States) | Paramus |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.29 | 6.93 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,151 | 5,005 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 490 | 3,694 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.5 | 2.28 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.21% | 58.84% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.37 | 20.43 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.48 | 0.82 |
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Groceries
| Item | Alexandria (United States) | Paramus |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 | 1.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.33 | 3 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.44 | 4.33 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.96 | 10.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.25 | 12.45 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.08 | 17.85 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.56 | 1.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 | 1.61 |
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Other
| Item | Alexandria (United States) | Paramus |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.51 | 43.46 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.83 | 11.26 |
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| Doctors visit | 39.56 | 136.6 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.35 | 19.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.67 | 43.53 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 71.81 | 100.45 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 374.23 | 1,336.67 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,286 | 23,214 |
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