Cost of living
Ephrata compared to Lower Providence Township
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Overview comparison
EphrataLower Providence Township
Consumer prices in Lower Providence Township are roughly 7% higher than in Ephrata.
Cost of living
| Item | Ephrata | Lower Providence Township |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,042 | 2,942 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,496 | 5,007 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,040 | 1,023 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,515 | 3,432 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,526.31 | 1,784.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,456.99 | 3,086.21 |
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| Food person | 641 | 820 |
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| Food family | 1,405 | 1,804 |
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| Transport person | 99.55 | 204.53 |
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| Transport family | 270.03 | 529.77 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.36 years | 66.02 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ephrata | Lower Providence Township |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.6 | 21.21 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 71.21 | 81.49 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.02 | 9.25 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.48 | 4.95 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.15 | 4.85 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.21 | 2.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ephrata | Lower Providence Township |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,487.05 | 1,683.48 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,131.2 | 1,311.78 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,884.53 | 2,623.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,743.05 | 1,946.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 122.64 | 133.38 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 194.28 | 255.46 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 74.84 | 54.63 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ephrata | Lower Providence Township |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.8 | 6.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,761 | 3,333 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,682 | 1,947 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.68 | 3.05 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 74.11% | 110.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.04 | 16.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.93 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ephrata | Lower Providence Township |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 1.14 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.27 | 4.33 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.61 | 4.44 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.68 | 20.98 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.6 | 14.16 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.99 | 17.95 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.06 | 1.91 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 1.6 |
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Other
| Item | Ephrata | Lower Providence Township |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 59.37 | 44.96 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.58 | 13.54 |
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| Doctors visit | 126.01 | 94.6 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.48 | 27.03 |
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| Brand Jeans | 58.56 | 51.79 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 104.83 | 102 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,633.48 | 2,218.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,139 | 24,078 |
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