Cost of living
Bedford compared to Carthage (United States)
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Overview comparison
BedfordCarthage (United States)
Consumer prices in Bedford are roughly 8% higher than in Carthage (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Bedford | Carthage (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,368 | 2,563 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,689 | 6,374 |
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| Without rent one person | 931 | 844 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,318 | 2,837 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,401.18 | 1,296.26 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,344.77 | 3,077.3 |
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| Food person | 584 | 713 |
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| Food family | 1,340 | 1,782 |
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| Transport person | 105.92 | 115.45 |
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| Transport family | 265.91 | 258.4 |
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| Life expectancy | 62.37 years | 64.1 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bedford | Carthage (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.44 | 15.77 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 71.37 | 69.04 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.84 | 9.22 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.67 | 5.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.22 | 4.44 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.68 | 2.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bedford | Carthage (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,877.64 | 1,512.7 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,560.58 | 1,357.83 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,435.74 | 3,177.99 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,901.82 | 2,912.7 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134.29 | 133.15 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 174.8 | 189.36 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.86 | 53 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bedford | Carthage (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.39 | 7.88 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,272 | 4,012 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,753 | 3,046 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.57 | 2.53 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 73.18% | 58.37% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.95 | 17.66 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.87 | 1.21 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bedford | Carthage (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 | 0.99 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.71 | 3.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.83 | 3.66 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.21 | 11.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.36 | 9.99 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.31 | 13.68 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.01 | 1.7 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 | 1.56 |
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Other
| Item | Bedford | Carthage (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 54.84 | 57.9 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.27 | 12.91 |
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| Doctors visit | 121.26 | 113.15 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.4 | 23.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.47 | 47.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 97.5 | 74.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,377.1 | 1,630.68 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,237 | 20,011 |
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