Cost of living
Highlands compared to Iowa
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Overview comparison
HighlandsIowa
Consumer prices in Highlands are roughly 1% higher than in Iowa.
Cost of living
| Item | Highlands | Iowa |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,253 | 2,620 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,731 | 6,565 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,035 | 1,024 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,401 | 2,638 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,475.63 | 1,389.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,416.14 | 2,983.45 |
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| Food person | 552 | 681 |
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| Food family | 1,822 | 1,296 |
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| Transport person | 113.46 | 88.51 |
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| Transport family | 276.91 | 317.42 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.88 years | 74.96 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Highlands | Iowa |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.83 | 15.9 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 77.66 | 87.7 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.13 | 9.2 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.34 | 6.38 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.57 | 4.55 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.58 | 2.96 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Highlands | Iowa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,410.1 | 1,401.4 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,173.68 | 1,222.58 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,910.57 | 3,347.4 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,483.45 | 2,977.55 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 112.22 | 133.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 216.2 | 196.3 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.36 | 55.74 |
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Transportation
| Item | Highlands | Iowa |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.33 | 5.9 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,508 | 3,925 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,233 | 3,157 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.7 | 2.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.57% | 72.37% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.78 | 16.5 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.88 | 0.88 |
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Groceries
| Item | Highlands | Iowa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 | 1.25 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.78 | 3.42 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.45 | 4.08 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.29 | 11.33 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.37 | 10.52 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.7 | 17.76 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.93 | 1.8 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 | 1.31 |
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Other
| Item | Highlands | Iowa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.89 | 46.13 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.4 | 16.72 |
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| Doctors visit | 129.39 | 128.65 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.24 | 22.56 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.53 | 61.45 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.23 | 94.25 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,207.38 | 1,208.93 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,318 | 16,686 |
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