Cost of living
Benton compared to South Valley
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Overview comparison
BentonSouth Valley
Consumer prices in Benton are roughly 6% higher than in South Valley.
Cost of living
| Item | Benton | South Valley |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,288 | 2,789 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,153 | 6,102 |
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| Without rent one person | 838 | 731 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,922 | 3,335 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,800.91 | 1,724.56 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,559.89 | 2,585.58 |
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| Food person | 606 | 551 |
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| Food family | 1,590 | 1,385 |
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| Transport person | 117.21 | 111.98 |
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| Transport family | 230.21 | 279.08 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.25 years | 78.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Benton | South Valley |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.03 | 18.24 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 90.45 | 84.3 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.72 | 11.58 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.46 | 6.45 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.29 | 6.31 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.9 | 2.68 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Benton | South Valley |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,679.71 | 1,634.44 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,326.44 | 1,328.31 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,194.75 | 2,648.99 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,204.03 | 2,071.94 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 128.83 | 102.5 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 168.16 | 186.33 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 76.87 | 73.58 |
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Transportation
| Item | Benton | South Valley |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.13 | 7.88 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,513 | 4,278 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,075 | 2,609 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.13 | 1.88 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 59.94% | 57.52% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.9 | 16.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.12 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Benton | South Valley |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 0.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.08 | 3.29 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.67 | 3.31 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.65 | 15.26 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.86 | 12 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.72 | 15.82 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2 | 1.7 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.5 | 1.59 |
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Other
| Item | Benton | South Valley |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 49.77 | 47.49 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.85 | 12.75 |
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| Doctors visit | 125.13 | 95.23 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.74 | 18.67 |
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| Brand Jeans | 54.44 | 49.13 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.73 | 84.42 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,478 | 1,236.35 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 20,073 | 17,712 |
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