Cost of living
Elgin (United States) compared to Sparta
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Overview comparison
Elgin (United States)Sparta
Consumer prices in Sparta are roughly 11% higher than in Elgin (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Elgin (United States) | Sparta |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,673 | 2,630 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,670 | 6,790 |
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| Without rent one person | 871 | 803 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,754 | 3,136 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,515.81 | 1,772.73 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,458.98 | 2,232.72 |
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| Food person | 538 | 699 |
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| Food family | 1,789 | 1,712 |
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| Transport person | 104.84 | 116.97 |
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| Transport family | 296.74 | 257.38 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.1 years | 85.05 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Elgin (United States) | Sparta |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.21 | 19.2 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 89.14 | 62.63 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.94 | 11.14 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.85 | 5.45 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.95 | 6.21 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.56 | 2.11 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Elgin (United States) | Sparta |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,686.44 | 1,995.65 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,448 | 1,471.54 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,244.07 | 3,517.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,234.03 | 2,989.26 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 131.6 | 125.13 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 166.78 | 183.99 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.37 | 64.33 |
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Transportation
| Item | Elgin (United States) | Sparta |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.71 | 5.58 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,002 | 3,898 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,293 | 3,329 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.07 | 2.67 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 57.83% | 60.5% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.96 | 18.32 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.99 | 0.85 |
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Groceries
| Item | Elgin (United States) | Sparta |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 | 1.03 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.76 | 2.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.84 | 3.88 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.7 | 12.05 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.22 | 11.87 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.91 | 13.98 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.05 | 1.71 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.63 | 1.7 |
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Other
| Item | Elgin (United States) | Sparta |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.19 | 48.45 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.73 | 15.22 |
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| Doctors visit | 140.14 | 140.28 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.81 | 22.11 |
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| Brand Jeans | 44.31 | 46.71 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85.94 | 80.51 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,353.35 | 1,588.02 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 20,022 | 24,220 |
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