Cost of living
Highland (United States) compared to New Jersey
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Overview comparison
Highland (United States)New Jersey
Consumer prices in Highland (United States) are roughly 5% higher than in New Jersey.
Cost of living
| Item | Highland (United States) | New Jersey |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,079 | 2,637 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,905 | 6,719 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,026 | 948 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,071 | 3,440 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,629.22 | 1,560.9 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,506.99 | 3,078.26 |
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| Food person | 572 | 637 |
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| Food family | 1,605 | 1,429 |
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| Transport person | 118.13 | 77.18 |
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| Transport family | 247.28 | 186.24 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.64 years | 58.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Highland (United States) | New Jersey |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.47 | 18.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 90.74 | 93.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.5 | 11.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.36 | 7.21 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.92 | 5.81 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.51 | 2.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Highland (United States) | New Jersey |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,883.84 | 2,113.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,548.57 | 1,832.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,477.88 | 3,513.61 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,897.91 | 2,744.87 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 109.97 | 119.16 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 183.46 | 152.36 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 54.12 | 59.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Highland (United States) | New Jersey |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.81 | 6.08 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,511 | 3,495 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,499 | 4,587 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.67 | 4.04 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 59.95% | 69.75% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.47 | 19.01 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.07 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | Highland (United States) | New Jersey |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 | 1.07 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.87 | 4.36 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.9 | 3.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.16 | 17.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.87 | 13.34 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.22 | 15.62 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.99 | 1.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 1.91 |
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Other
| Item | Highland (United States) | New Jersey |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 57.03 | 40.58 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.56 | 17.05 |
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| Doctors visit | 139.48 | 165.87 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.01 | 27.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 58.85 | 55.47 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 98.65 | 86.38 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,319.48 | 1,260.89 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 22,872 | 17,259 |
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