Cost of living
Amherst compared to San Gabriel Province
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Overview comparison
AmherstSan Gabriel Province
Consumer prices in San Gabriel Province are roughly 10% higher than in Amherst.
Cost of living
| Item | Amherst | San Gabriel Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,745 | 2,559 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,696 | 5,034 |
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| Without rent one person | 838 | 726 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,814 | 3,432 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,618.45 | 1,483.42 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,009.52 | 3,546.06 |
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| Food person | 579 | 582 |
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| Food family | 1,699 | 1,498 |
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| Transport person | 119.46 | 117.07 |
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| Transport family | 219.47 | 358.93 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.89 years | 84.42 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Amherst | San Gabriel Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.14 | 17.55 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 84.03 | 65.43 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.56 | 9.7 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6 | 6.63 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.3 | 5.59 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.08 | 3.12 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Amherst | San Gabriel Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,878.45 | 2,034.37 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,525.37 | 1,497.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,542.77 | 3,901.99 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,525 | 3,056.97 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 113.59 | 67.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 181.44 | 150.83 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.88 | 57.72 |
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Transportation
| Item | Amherst | San Gabriel Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.66 | 7.76 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,754 | 5,936 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,706 | 7,310 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 | 1.79 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 59.72% | 68.19% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.51 | 17.59 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.02 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | Amherst | San Gabriel Province |
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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 | 3.14 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.28 | 3.68 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.3 | 15.31 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.11 | 14.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.92 | 12.44 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.92 | 1.67 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.65 | 1.44 |
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Other
| Item | Amherst | San Gabriel Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 49.55 | 35.21 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.4 | 12.53 |
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| Doctors visit | 96.08 | 99.24 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.38 | 19.12 |
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| Brand Jeans | 54.31 | 42.86 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.37 | 112.68 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,451.34 | 1,438.91 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,394 | 22,306 |
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