Cost of living
Carteret compared to Norfolk Island
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Overview comparison
CarteretNorfolk Island
Consumer prices in Norfolk Island are roughly 2% higher than in Carteret.
Cost of living
| Item | Carteret | Norfolk Island |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,918 | 2,485 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,573 | 6,641 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,049 | 866 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,842 | 2,833 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,373.84 | 1,541.1 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,341.73 | 3,140.64 |
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| Food person | 503 | 665 |
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| Food family | 1,484 | 1,641 |
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| Transport person | 110.63 | 100.3 |
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| Transport family | 218.95 | 246.71 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.38 years | 84.89 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Carteret | Norfolk Island |
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| Lunch Menu | 21.3 | 20.89 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 73.41 | 65.17 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.49 | 10.41 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.33 | 5.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.85 | 5.08 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.68 | 2.9 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Carteret | Norfolk Island |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,771.69 | 1,669.74 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,160.71 | 1,069.92 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,472.71 | 3,029.37 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,810.3 | 2,071.91 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 99.04 | 119.73 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 201.52 | 203.17 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 63.36 | 56.4 |
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Transportation
| Item | Carteret | Norfolk Island |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.93 | 7.1 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,965 | 4,083 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,470 | 3,190 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.51 | 2.59 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 64.28% | 66.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.3 | 21.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 1.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Carteret | Norfolk Island |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 | 1.17 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.63 | 4.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.18 | 3.72 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.24 | 12.24 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.02 | 12.82 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.43 | 17.93 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.84 | 2.08 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 | 1.66 |
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Other
| Item | Carteret | Norfolk Island |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 55.09 | 58.16 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.48 | 13.07 |
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| Doctors visit | 96.51 | 106.61 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.06 | 20.8 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.08 | 59.19 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 94.07 | 73.82 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,692.03 | 1,244.49 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,820 | 21,491 |
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