Cost of living
Bethesda compared to Idaho
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Overview comparison
BethesdaIdaho
Consumer prices in Bethesda are roughly 16% higher than in Idaho.
Cost of living
| Item | Bethesda | Idaho |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,879 | 1,883 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,490 | 3,740 |
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| Without rent one person | 773 | 678 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,424 | 2,477 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,807.49 | 1,086.68 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,069.81 | 1,656.24 |
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| Food person | 664 | 553 |
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| Food family | 1,561 | 1,494 |
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| Transport person | 96.85 | 62.21 |
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| Transport family | 317.11 | 173.59 |
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| Life expectancy | 88.27 years | 75.83 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bethesda | Idaho |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.22 | 15.41 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 78.39 | 64.85 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.43 | 10.81 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.6 | 5.82 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.55 | 4.5 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.74 | 2.51 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bethesda | Idaho |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,001.52 | 1,215.98 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,515.73 | 1,278.72 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,991.63 | 1,979.06 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,090.4 | 1,730.39 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 137.61 | 86.66 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 173.49 | 144.8 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 72.08 | 70.87 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bethesda | Idaho |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.72 | 6.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,886 | 4,486 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,429 | 3,616 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.16 | 1.23 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 72.61% | 50.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.45 | 19.81 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.86 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bethesda | Idaho |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 | 0.8 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.22 | 2.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.09 | 3.23 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.24 | 13.42 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.7 | 9.49 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.08 | 16.33 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.45 | 1.21 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 | 1.32 |
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Other
| Item | Bethesda | Idaho |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.55 | 44.64 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.58 | 14.07 |
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| Doctors visit | 125.6 | 105.75 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.11 | 26.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.81 | 46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 96.13 | 87.36 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,457.42 | 1,091.81 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,364 | 17,852 |
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