Cost of living
Amherst compared to Martin County
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Overview comparison
AmherstMartin County
Consumer prices in Amherst are roughly 5% higher than in Martin County.
Cost of living
| Item | Amherst | Martin County |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,745 | 3,187 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,696 | 7,562 |
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| Without rent one person | 838 | 978 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,814 | 3,483 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,618.45 | 1,620.92 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,009.52 | 2,713.18 |
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| Food person | 579 | 789 |
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| Food family | 1,699 | 1,771 |
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| Transport person | 119.46 | 82.86 |
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| Transport family | 219.47 | 237.33 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.89 years | 68.19 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Amherst | Martin County |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.14 | 14.98 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 84.03 | 77.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.56 | 13.25 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6 | 7.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.3 | 4.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.08 | 2.88 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Amherst | Martin County |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,878.45 | 1,722.06 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,525.37 | 1,567.84 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,542.77 | 3,782.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,525 | 3,310.61 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 113.59 | 106.36 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 181.44 | 153.86 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.88 | 68.71 |
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Transportation
| Item | Amherst | Martin County |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.66 | 7.46 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,754 | 4,250 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,706 | 4,415 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 | 4.04 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 59.72% | 84.48% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.51 | 15.41 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.02 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | Amherst | Martin County |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 | 1.04 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.73 | 3.75 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.28 | 3.54 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.3 | 15.81 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.11 | 10.9 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.92 | 13.64 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.92 | 2.19 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.65 | 1.62 |
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Other
| Item | Amherst | Martin County |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 49.55 | 40.47 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.4 | 16.12 |
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| Doctors visit | 96.08 | 165.97 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.38 | 25.62 |
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| Brand Jeans | 54.31 | 54.18 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.37 | 109.89 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,451.34 | 1,377.82 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,394 | 15,876 |
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