Cost of living
Athens (United States) compared to Potsdam
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Overview comparison
Athens (United States)Potsdam
Consumer prices in Potsdam are roughly 40% higher than in Athens (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Athens (United States) | Potsdam |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,323 | 2,829 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,417 | 5,996 |
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| Without rent one person | 611 | 856 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,733 | 3,092 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 637.26 | 1,367.79 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,178.63 | 2,729.66 |
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| Food person | 436 | 706 |
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| Food family | 1,381 | 1,703 |
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| Transport person | 95.04 | 106.88 |
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| Transport family | 250.02 | 279.47 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.38 years | 77.85 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Athens (United States) | Potsdam |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.57 | 15.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 58.85 | 79.45 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.47 | 10.98 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.54 | 6.67 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.78 | 5.61 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.01 | 2.38 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Athens (United States) | Potsdam |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 706.27 | 1,895.85 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 406.91 | 1,331.98 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,338.39 | 3,034.52 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 996.85 | 3,006.69 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 129.63 | 101.25 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 208.42 | 219.2 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 34.51 | 68.97 |
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Transportation
| Item | Athens (United States) | Potsdam |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.21 | 5.71 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,869 | 5,220 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,599 | 3,246 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.3 | 2.31 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30.25% | 68.91% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.42 | 18.51 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.73 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Athens (United States) | Potsdam |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.93 | 0.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.27 | 3.92 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.83 | 3.41 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.35 | 11.13 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.53 | 10.97 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.74 | 13.93 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.98 | 1.88 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 | 1.58 |
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Other
| Item | Athens (United States) | Potsdam |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 54.21 | 53.27 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.32 | 11.9 |
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| Doctors visit | 55.46 | 132.11 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.6 | 20.07 |
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| Brand Jeans | 104.56 | 47.02 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 89.81 | 82.8 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 510.52 | 1,682.74 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,134 | 19,757 |
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