Cost of living
Carthage (United States) compared to Murphy
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Overview comparison
Carthage (United States)Murphy
Consumer prices in Murphy are roughly 1% higher than in Carthage (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Carthage (United States) | Murphy |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,563 | 2,503 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,374 | 5,017 |
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| Without rent one person | 844 | 734 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,837 | 3,007 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,296.26 | 1,273.45 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,077.3 | 3,106.34 |
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| Food person | 713 | 627 |
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| Food family | 1,782 | 1,780 |
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| Transport person | 115.45 | 111.47 |
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| Transport family | 258.4 | 308.66 |
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| Life expectancy | 64.1 years | 63.51 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Carthage (United States) | Murphy |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.77 | 20.22 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 69.04 | 85.68 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.22 | 10.53 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.06 | 6.56 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.44 | 4.58 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.37 | 2.91 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Carthage (United States) | Murphy |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,512.7 | 1,549.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,357.83 | 1,063.88 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,177.99 | 2,749.28 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,912.7 | 2,882.64 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 133.15 | 121.97 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 189.36 | 189.56 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 53 | 57.88 |
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Transportation
| Item | Carthage (United States) | Murphy |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.88 | 6.01 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,012 | 4,628 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,046 | 2,759 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.53 | 2.55 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.37% | 76.59% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.66 | 21.17 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.21 | 0.9 |
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Groceries
| Item | Carthage (United States) | Murphy |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 | 1.08 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.93 | 4.15 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.66 | 3.87 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.12 | 14.83 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.99 | 10.5 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.68 | 17.36 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.7 | 1.44 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 | 1.14 |
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Other
| Item | Carthage (United States) | Murphy |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 57.9 | 53.04 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.91 | 12.35 |
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| Doctors visit | 113.15 | 116.3 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.58 | 23.36 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.94 | 45.24 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.26 | 72.94 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,630.68 | 1,683 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 20,011 | 22,168 |
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