Cost of living
Athens, Ohio compared to Indianapolis
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Overview comparison
Athens, OhioIndianapolis
Consumer prices in Athens, Ohio are roughly 3% higher than in Indianapolis.
Cost of living
| Item | Athens, Ohio | Indianapolis |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,655 | 2,001 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,874 | 6,452 |
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| Without rent one person | 948 | 942 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,794 | 2,717 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,763.93 | 1,562.01 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,037.18 | 3,130.26 |
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| Food person | 524 | 558 |
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| Food family | 1,479 | 1,655 |
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| Transport person | 109.92 | 103.52 |
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| Transport family | 238.19 | 261.31 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.61 years | 74.59 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Athens, Ohio | Indianapolis |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.6 | 15.86 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 67.5 | 80.69 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.33 | 10.3 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.3 | 5.18 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.33 | 4.82 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.71 | 2.9 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Athens, Ohio | Indianapolis |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,587.85 | 1,933.58 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,477.2 | 1,315.97 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,596.05 | 3,523.93 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,535.38 | 2,174.45 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 126.92 | 105.39 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 187.72 | 185.94 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 67.07 | 67.81 |
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Transportation
| Item | Athens, Ohio | Indianapolis |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.77 | 6.35 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,829 | 4,128 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,598 | 2,670 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.48 | 2.78 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 68.62% | 80.89% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.74 | 16.58 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.11 | 0.9 |
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Groceries
| Item | Athens, Ohio | Indianapolis |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 | 0.98 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.19 | 2.97 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.84 | 4.05 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.66 | 11.18 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.64 | 11.11 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.09 | 16.11 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.8 | 1.95 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 | 1.65 |
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Other
| Item | Athens, Ohio | Indianapolis |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.61 | 48.39 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.58 | 14.32 |
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| Doctors visit | 97.78 | 128.59 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.16 | 17.22 |
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| Brand Jeans | 55.54 | 47.35 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 99.24 | 83 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,166.37 | 1,155.69 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,784 | 19,977 |
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