Cost of living
DeSoto compared to Durham (United States)
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Overview comparison
DeSotoDurham (United States)
Consumer prices in DeSoto are roughly 8% higher than in Durham (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | DeSoto | Durham (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,880 | 2,503 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,067 | 6,497 |
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| Without rent one person | 913 | 1,041 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,742 | 2,473 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,487.39 | 1,780.78 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,207.89 | 3,086.47 |
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| Food person | 744 | 654 |
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| Food family | 1,883 | 1,596 |
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| Transport person | 119.28 | 100.81 |
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| Transport family | 321.52 | 274.11 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.64 years | 67.44 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | DeSoto | Durham (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.72 | 19.43 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 70.82 | 92.18 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.19 | 9.61 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.54 | 6.72 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.47 | 5.81 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.82 | 2.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | DeSoto | Durham (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,753.39 | 1,897.89 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,141.33 | 1,590.86 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,909.01 | 2,701.01 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,492.67 | 2,769.14 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 94.46 | 109.29 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 213.37 | 182.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 73.47 | 60.23 |
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Transportation
| Item | DeSoto | Durham (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.99 | 7.49 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,127 | 4,087 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,652 | 2,565 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.15 | 2.66 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 73.96% | 66.82% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.75 | 16.64 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | DeSoto | Durham (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 | 1.08 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.13 | 3.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.12 | 4.05 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.39 | 12.75 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.48 | 13.01 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.88 | 13.75 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.87 | 1.95 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 | 1.43 |
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Other
| Item | DeSoto | Durham (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.89 | 51.44 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.7 | 14.14 |
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| Doctors visit | 133.96 | 96.95 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.4 | 23.26 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.58 | 60.15 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.59 | 82.27 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,427.42 | 1,632.2 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 22,596 | 17,630 |
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