Cost of living
Iowa compared to Athens (United States)
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Iowa are roughly 34% higher than in Athens (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Iowa | Athens (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,620 | 1,323 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,565 | 3,417 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,024 | 611 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,638 | 1,733 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,389.22 | 637.26 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,983.45 | 1,178.63 |
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| Food person | 681 | 436 |
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| Food family | 1,296 | 1,381 |
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| Transport person | 88.51 | 95.04 |
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| Transport family | 317.42 | 250.02 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.96 years | 71.38 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Iowa | Athens (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.9 | 16.57 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 87.7 | 58.85 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.2 | 8.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.38 | 5.54 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.55 | 3.78 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.96 | 2.01 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Iowa | Athens (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,401.4 | 706.27 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,222.58 | 406.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,347.4 | 1,338.39 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,977.55 | 996.85 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 133.76 | 129.63 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 196.3 | 208.42 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 55.74 | 34.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Iowa | Athens (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.9 | 4.21 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,925 | 3,869 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,157 | 3,599 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.34 | 1.3 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 72.37% | 30.25% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.5 | 14.42 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.88 | 1.73 |
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Groceries
| Item | Iowa | Athens (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 | 1.93 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.42 | 1.27 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.08 | 4.83 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.33 | 13.35 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.52 | 10.53 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.76 | 17.74 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.8 | 1.98 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 | 0.61 |
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Other
| Item | Iowa | Athens (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.13 | 54.21 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.72 | 11.32 |
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| Doctors visit | 128.65 | 55.46 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.56 | 13.6 |
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| Brand Jeans | 61.45 | 104.56 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 94.25 | 89.81 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,208.93 | 510.52 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,686 | 12,134 |
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