Cost of living
Amherst compared to Canton
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Overview comparison
AmherstCanton
Consumer prices in Amherst are roughly 11% higher than in Canton.
Cost of living
| Item | Amherst | Canton |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,745 | 2,763 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,696 | 4,710 |
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| Without rent one person | 838 | 1,005 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,814 | 2,945 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,618.45 | 1,683.34 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,009.52 | 2,843.78 |
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| Food person | 579 | 710 |
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| Food family | 1,699 | 1,731 |
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| Transport person | 119.46 | 88.48 |
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| Transport family | 219.47 | 252.48 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.89 years | 78.2 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Amherst | Canton |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.14 | 17.24 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 84.03 | 78.18 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.56 | 11.35 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6 | 5.99 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.3 | 6.28 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.08 | 3.03 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Amherst | Canton |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,878.45 | 1,534.6 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,525.37 | 1,439.79 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,542.77 | 3,155.58 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,525 | 2,928.18 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 113.59 | 120.84 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 181.44 | 151.32 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.88 | 78.44 |
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Transportation
| Item | Amherst | Canton |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.66 | 6.54 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,754 | 3,771 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,706 | 3,455 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 | 2.61 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 59.72% | 75.48% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.51 | 18.73 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.02 | 1.13 |
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Groceries
| Item | Amherst | Canton |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 | 0.93 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.73 | 3.28 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.28 | 3.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.3 | 15.44 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.11 | 12.45 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.92 | 12.9 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.92 | 1.87 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.65 | 1.19 |
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Other
| Item | Amherst | Canton |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 49.55 | 60.46 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.4 | 12.27 |
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| Doctors visit | 96.08 | 113.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.38 | 18.69 |
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| Brand Jeans | 54.31 | 52.3 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.37 | 102.72 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,451.34 | 1,237.45 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,394 | 18,166 |
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