Cost of living
DeSoto compared to Richmond West
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Overview comparison
DeSotoRichmond West
Consumer prices in DeSoto are roughly 6% higher than in Richmond West.
Cost of living
| Item | DeSoto | Richmond West |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,880 | 2,330 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,067 | 6,812 |
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| Without rent one person | 913 | 749 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,742 | 2,627 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,487.39 | 1,750.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,207.89 | 2,541.5 |
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| Food person | 744 | 666 |
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| Food family | 1,883 | 1,516 |
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| Transport person | 119.28 | 93.52 |
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| Transport family | 321.52 | 231.76 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.64 years | 78.67 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | DeSoto | Richmond West |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.72 | 16.1 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 70.82 | 77.79 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.19 | 8.78 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.54 | 4.91 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.47 | 5.78 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.82 | 3.02 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | DeSoto | Richmond West |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,753.39 | 2,019.38 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,141.33 | 1,546.41 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,909.01 | 2,801.65 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,492.67 | 2,855.73 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 94.46 | 106.8 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 213.37 | 220.43 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 73.47 | 62.94 |
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Transportation
| Item | DeSoto | Richmond West |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.99 | 7.55 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,127 | 3,849 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,652 | 2,982 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.15 | 2.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 73.96% | 64.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.75 | 19.35 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 1.13 |
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Groceries
| Item | DeSoto | Richmond West |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 | 0.97 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.13 | 4.19 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.12 | 3.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.39 | 11.25 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.48 | 12.61 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.88 | 16.93 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.87 | 1.44 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 | 1.67 |
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Other
| Item | DeSoto | Richmond West |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.89 | 56.18 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.7 | 16.5 |
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| Doctors visit | 133.96 | 126.7 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.4 | 16.72 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.58 | 59.83 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.59 | 104.13 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,427.42 | 1,438.41 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 22,596 | 19,013 |
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