Cost of living
Columbia compared to Virginia (United States)
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Overview comparison
ColumbiaVirginia (United States)
Consumer prices in Columbia are roughly 9% higher than in Virginia (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Columbia | Virginia (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,176 | 2,338 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,879 | 4,653 |
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| Without rent one person | 756 | 915 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,093 | 2,803 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,787.07 | 1,552.15 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,661.07 | 2,652.29 |
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| Food person | 610 | 527 |
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| Food family | 1,469 | 1,389 |
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| Transport person | 120.48 | 70.52 |
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| Transport family | 313.08 | 216.68 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.86 years | 78.75 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Columbia | Virginia (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.34 | 17.05 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 82.64 | 88.23 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.93 | 11.62 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.45 | 5.19 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.22 | 4.29 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.45 | 2.7 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Columbia | Virginia (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,646.43 | 1,862.18 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,331.93 | 1,501.09 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,494.6 | 2,184.24 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,399.97 | 2,658.42 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 132.02 | 105.63 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 164.21 | 163.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 67.54 | 72.03 |
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Transportation
| Item | Columbia | Virginia (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.73 | 6.32 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,813 | 2,419 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,436 | 2,821 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.53 | 2.72 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 57.82% | 56.99% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.29 | 14.93 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.82 | 0.74 |
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Groceries
| Item | Columbia | Virginia (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 | 0.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.82 | 3.9 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.29 | 3.75 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.35 | 12.39 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.64 | 10.63 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.36 | 15 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.94 | 1.57 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.65 | 1.19 |
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Other
| Item | Columbia | Virginia (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 59.08 | 43.56 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.17 | 15.02 |
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| Doctors visit | 132.69 | 110.9 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.15 | 19.83 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.67 | 56.81 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.9 | 98.68 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,177.64 | 1,698.78 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,720 | 18,489 |
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