Cost of living
Gardena compared to Essex (United States)
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Overview comparison
GardenaEssex (United States)
Consumer prices in Essex (United States) are roughly 6% higher than in Gardena.
Cost of living
| Item | Gardena | Essex (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,704 | 2,866 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,659 | 6,906 |
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| Without rent one person | 993 | 970 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,454 | 2,806 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,767.31 | 1,702.25 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,246.7 | 3,016.09 |
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| Food person | 604 | 691 |
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| Food family | 1,517 | 1,680 |
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| Transport person | 98.06 | 86.6 |
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| Transport family | 290.21 | 314.52 |
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| Life expectancy | 64.41 years | 88.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gardena | Essex (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.2 | 21.57 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 82.44 | 75.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.79 | 11.62 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.7 | 5.02 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.12 | 6.21 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.98 | 2.62 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gardena | Essex (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,748.72 | 1,891.84 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,186.39 | 1,234.83 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,538.09 | 2,772.53 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,002.05 | 2,380.02 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 132.2 | 105.8 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 178.18 | 208.07 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.33 | 60.61 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gardena | Essex (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.85 | 7 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,699 | 4,717 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,559 | 3,493 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.31 | 2.3 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 63.43% | 77.76% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.53 | 17.16 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.13 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gardena | Essex (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 1.24 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.27 | 3.39 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.8 | 4.13 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.2 | 13.03 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.08 | 10.22 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.47 | 17.2 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.09 | 1.57 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 | 1.66 |
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Other
| Item | Gardena | Essex (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.62 | 52.33 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.3 | 13.24 |
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| Doctors visit | 100 | 127.99 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.42 | 20.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.61 | 59.99 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.93 | 103.32 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,279.74 | 1,221.99 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,656 | 21,470 |
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