Cost of living
Arlington compared to Dover
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Overview comparison
ArlingtonDover
Consumer prices in Dover are roughly 1% higher than in Arlington.
Cost of living
| Item | Arlington | Dover |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,707 | 2,458 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,192 | 4,680 |
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| Without rent one person | 815 | 805 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,458 | 3,025 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,452.67 | 1,476.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,708.12 | 3,082.06 |
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| Food person | 550 | 673 |
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| Food family | 1,883 | 1,640 |
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| Transport person | 119.71 | 90.05 |
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| Transport family | 259.98 | 215.68 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.04 years | 82.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Arlington | Dover |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.26 | 15.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 70.51 | 79.4 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.34 | 12.82 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.24 | 6.23 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.39 | 5.16 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.63 | 2.3 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Arlington | Dover |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,452.65 | 1,858.82 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,428.38 | 1,448.72 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,983.48 | 2,622.8 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,263.47 | 2,898.47 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 126.93 | 131.84 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 155.62 | 170.67 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 76.41 | 68.17 |
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Transportation
| Item | Arlington | Dover |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.53 | 7.54 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,429 | 4,753 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,645 | 3,305 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.4 | 2.08 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 82.56% | 77.93% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.8 | 21.06 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.12 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | Arlington | Dover |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 | 1.02 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.37 | 3.73 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.25 | 4.49 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.54 | 12.84 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.42 | 10.8 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.97 | 13.26 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.7 | 1.83 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 1.7 |
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Other
| Item | Arlington | Dover |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.64 | 48.87 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.03 | 13.07 |
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| Doctors visit | 125.62 | 123.24 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.98 | 20.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.56 | 64.19 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.78 | 80.79 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,369.7 | 1,708.62 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,266 | 19,539 |
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