Cost of living
Allegheny compared to Palatine
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Overview comparison
AlleghenyPalatine
Consumer prices in Allegheny are roughly 22% higher than in Palatine.
Cost of living
| Item | Allegheny | Palatine |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,814 | 2,222 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,284 | 4,674 |
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| Without rent one person | 873 | 947 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,901 | 3,014 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 2,058.43 | 1,801.51 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,541.79 | 3,054.07 |
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| Food person | 701 | 675 |
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| Food family | 1,721 | 1,625 |
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| Transport person | 107.66 | 100.69 |
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| Transport family | 286.82 | 298.48 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.55 years | 76.41 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Allegheny | Palatine |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.51 | 19.42 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 56.29 | 92.01 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.72 | 12.75 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.64 | 5.21 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.98 | 4.68 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.61 | 2.81 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Allegheny | Palatine |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,834.8 | 1,661.34 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,770.07 | 1,072.16 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,089.55 | 3,527.06 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,476.65 | 2,172.57 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 86.33 | 123.96 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 161.2 | 209.21 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 63.98 | 58.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | Allegheny | Palatine |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.81 | 7.84 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,039 | 5,340 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,905 | 3,140 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.54 | 2.53 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 79.44% | 79.36% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.23 | 16.02 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.29 | 1.2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Allegheny | Palatine |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 | 0.99 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.49 | 2.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.94 | 3.37 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.1 | 13.02 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.87 | 10.44 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.21 | 13.52 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.51 | 2.02 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 | 1.29 |
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Other
| Item | Allegheny | Palatine |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 48.34 | 49.82 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.34 | 14.07 |
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| Doctors visit | 75.2 | 107.86 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.99 | 23.28 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48 | 43.61 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 96.63 | 73.79 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,565.47 | 1,462.19 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 25,559 | 17,861 |
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