Cost of living
Brea compared to Forest (United States)
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Overview comparison
BreaForest (United States)
Consumer prices in Brea are roughly 8% higher than in Forest (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Brea | Forest (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,100 | 1,978 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,857 | 3,839 |
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| Without rent one person | 972 | 767 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,927 | 2,658 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,700.35 | 1,031.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,152.74 | 1,419.89 |
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| Food person | 615 | 645 |
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| Food family | 1,694 | 1,421 |
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| Transport person | 107.89 | 86.79 |
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| Transport family | 280.71 | 233.02 |
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| Life expectancy | 62.62 years | 78.24 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Brea | Forest (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.25 | 21.9 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 87.72 | 103.38 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.04 | 10.79 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.41 | 5.3 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.04 | 3.07 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.47 | 3.14 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Brea | Forest (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,722.64 | 743.21 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,268.34 | 594.81 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,579.19 | 1,210.44 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,692.19 | 942.38 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134.61 | 104.95 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 172.97 | 200.88 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 77.24 | 62.95 |
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Transportation
| Item | Brea | Forest (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.81 | 3.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,688 | 3,722 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,935 | 3,135 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.02 | 2.02 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.1% | 59.73% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.56 | 39.21 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.07 | 2.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Brea | Forest (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 | 1.45 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.98 | 2.59 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.86 | 3.9 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.02 | 17.8 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.49 | 10.74 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.93 | 22.38 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 | 2.66 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 | 0.72 |
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Other
| Item | Brea | Forest (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.7 | 33.6 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.99 | 14.77 |
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| Doctors visit | 103.89 | 37.48 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.42 | 29.02 |
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| Brand Jeans | 58.59 | 124.12 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 103.73 | 105.21 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,668.32 | 586.8 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,496 | 24,464 |
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