Cost of living
Erie compared to Forest (United States)
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Overview comparison
ErieForest (United States)
Consumer prices in Erie are roughly 9% higher than in Forest (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Erie | Forest (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,900 | 1,978 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,049 | 3,839 |
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| Without rent one person | 962 | 767 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,550 | 2,658 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,404.46 | 1,031.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,940.09 | 1,419.89 |
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| Food person | 742 | 645 |
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| Food family | 1,670 | 1,421 |
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| Transport person | 81.92 | 86.79 |
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| Transport family | 257.37 | 233.02 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.78 years | 78.24 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Erie | Forest (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.71 | 21.9 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 84.41 | 103.38 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.69 | 10.79 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.57 | 5.3 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.63 | 3.07 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.37 | 3.14 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Erie | Forest (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,725.07 | 743.21 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,512.79 | 594.81 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,533.14 | 1,210.44 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,231.96 | 942.38 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 121.66 | 104.95 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 171.83 | 200.88 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 70.31 | 62.95 |
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Transportation
| Item | Erie | Forest (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.41 | 3.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,867 | 3,722 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,889 | 3,135 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.14 | 2.02 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 68.01% | 59.73% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.5 | 39.21 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.04 | 2.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Erie | Forest (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 | 1.45 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.97 | 2.59 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.56 | 17.8 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.74 | 10.74 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.35 | 22.38 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.74 | 2.66 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 | 0.72 |
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Other
| Item | Erie | Forest (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.88 | 33.6 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.33 | 14.77 |
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| Doctors visit | 133.9 | 37.48 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.89 | 29.02 |
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| Brand Jeans | 62.09 | 124.12 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 91.09 | 105.21 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,398.31 | 586.8 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,199 | 24,464 |
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