Cost of living
Effingham County compared to Bethlehem (United States)
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Overview comparison
Effingham CountyBethlehem (United States)
Consumer prices in Effingham County are roughly 77% higher than in Bethlehem (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Effingham County | Bethlehem (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,808 | 878 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,567 | 2,195 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,194 | 541 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,734 | 1,307 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,699.21 | 439.54 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,568.61 | 505.93 |
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| Food person | 771 | 310 |
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| Food family | 1,845 | 650 |
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| Transport person | 209.8 | 75.36 |
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| Transport family | 460.83 | 179.73 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.59 years | 76.49 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Effingham County | Bethlehem (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 25.02 | 8.3 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 73.57 | 21.98 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.69 | 8.42 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.7 | 3.74 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.79 | 2.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.09 | 0.64 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Effingham County | Bethlehem (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,712.26 | 348.15 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,241.94 | 311.53 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 4,109.45 | 797.17 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,238.16 | 452.93 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 104.46 | 47.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134.73 | 78.36 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.34 | 32.94 |
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Transportation
| Item | Effingham County | Bethlehem (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.39 | 5.92 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,398 | 1,043 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,556 | 485 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.46 | 0.89 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 76.46% | 81.95% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.91 | 13.07 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.15 | 1.44 |
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Groceries
| Item | Effingham County | Bethlehem (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 | 1.52 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.97 | 0.53 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.22 | 2.31 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.52 | 7.82 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.25 | 7.14 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.71 | 11.64 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.96 | 1.06 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.94 | 0.47 |
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Other
| Item | Effingham County | Bethlehem (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 76.89 | 46.06 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.57 | 7.61 |
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| Doctors visit | 130.66 | 23.92 |
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| Haircut, simple | 24.2 | 6.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 57.44 | 80.43 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 111.08 | 83.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,453.04 | 170.43 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 22,312 | 3,889 |
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