Cost of living
Brookfield compared to Essex (United States)
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Overview comparison
BrookfieldEssex (United States)
Consumer prices in Essex (United States) are roughly 4% higher than in Brookfield.
Cost of living
| Item | Brookfield | Essex (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,851 | 2,866 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,644 | 6,906 |
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| Without rent one person | 845 | 970 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,446 | 2,806 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,463.34 | 1,702.25 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,954.5 | 3,016.09 |
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| Food person | 624 | 691 |
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| Food family | 1,518 | 1,680 |
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| Transport person | 116.12 | 86.6 |
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| Transport family | 232.79 | 314.52 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.56 years | 88.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Brookfield | Essex (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 21.14 | 21.57 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 86.52 | 75.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.52 | 11.62 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.95 | 5.02 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.46 | 6.21 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.51 | 2.62 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Brookfield | Essex (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,679.62 | 1,891.84 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,346.15 | 1,234.83 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,093.14 | 2,772.53 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,936.25 | 2,380.02 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 126.35 | 105.8 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 163.12 | 208.07 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 74.83 | 60.61 |
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Transportation
| Item | Brookfield | Essex (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.16 | 7 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,189 | 4,717 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,545 | 3,493 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.27 | 2.3 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 57.07% | 77.76% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.28 | 17.16 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | Brookfield | Essex (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 | 1.24 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.95 | 3.39 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.87 | 4.13 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.28 | 13.03 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.57 | 10.22 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.16 | 17.2 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.64 | 1.57 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.64 | 1.66 |
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Other
| Item | Brookfield | Essex (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 56.07 | 52.33 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.98 | 13.24 |
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| Doctors visit | 95.55 | 127.99 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.74 | 20.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.26 | 59.99 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.53 | 103.32 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,513.86 | 1,221.99 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 20,693 | 21,470 |
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