Cost of living
Essex (United States) compared to Dakota Ridge
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Overview comparison
Essex (United States)Dakota Ridge
Consumer prices in Essex (United States) are roughly 8% higher than in Dakota Ridge.
Cost of living
| Item | Essex (United States) | Dakota Ridge |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,866 | 2,861 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,906 | 4,931 |
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| Without rent one person | 970 | 869 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,806 | 2,800 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,702.25 | 1,445.81 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,016.09 | 2,374.93 |
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| Food person | 691 | 566 |
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| Food family | 1,680 | 1,304 |
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| Transport person | 86.6 | 120.26 |
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| Transport family | 314.52 | 219.64 |
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| Life expectancy | 88.99 years | 87.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Essex (United States) | Dakota Ridge |
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| Lunch Menu | 21.57 | 16.38 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 75.59 | 66.79 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.62 | 12.29 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.02 | 6.97 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.21 | 5.1 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.62 | 2.55 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Essex (United States) | Dakota Ridge |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,891.84 | 1,837.83 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,234.83 | 1,421.73 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,772.53 | 2,750.04 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,380.02 | 2,272.51 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 105.8 | 131.45 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 208.07 | 199.97 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 60.61 | 52.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Essex (United States) | Dakota Ridge |
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| Local transport ticket | 7 | 7.25 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,717 | 4,532 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,493 | 2,880 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.3 | 2.59 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 77.76% | 83.82% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.16 | 18.79 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 0.91 |
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Groceries
| Item | Essex (United States) | Dakota Ridge |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 | 0.88 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.39 | 3.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.13 | 3.82 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.03 | 11.13 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.22 | 12.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.2 | 18.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.57 | 1.65 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 | 1.67 |
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Other
| Item | Essex (United States) | Dakota Ridge |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.33 | 42.44 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.24 | 14.37 |
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| Doctors visit | 127.99 | 95.35 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.91 | 16.29 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.99 | 53.53 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 103.32 | 94.61 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,221.99 | 1,667.48 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,470 | 19,922 |
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