Cost of living
Ipswich (United States) compared to Merritt Island
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Overview comparison
Ipswich (United States)Merritt Island
Consumer prices in Merritt Island are roughly 15% higher than in Ipswich (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Ipswich (United States) | Merritt Island |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,624 | 2,156 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,717 | 5,486 |
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| Without rent one person | 796 | 919 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,390 | 3,460 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,046.26 | 1,657.93 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,783.23 | 3,053.84 |
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| Food person | 619 | 539 |
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| Food family | 1,283 | 1,401 |
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| Transport person | 83.16 | 103.5 |
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| Transport family | 265.64 | 260.14 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.68 years | 60.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ipswich (United States) | Merritt Island |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.84 | 17.8 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 73.53 | 88.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.19 | 11.97 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.57 | 6.64 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.1 | 5.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.53 | 2.94 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ipswich (United States) | Merritt Island |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 856.79 | 1,547.18 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 926.35 | 1,227.85 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,259.17 | 3,194.99 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,081.96 | 2,772.92 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 82.71 | 115.16 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 149.4 | 158.01 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 63.66 | 68.91 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ipswich (United States) | Merritt Island |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.22 | 6.63 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,956 | 4,992 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,529 | 3,241 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.33 | 2.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 126.47% | 57.87% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.57 | 18.82 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.45 | 1.12 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ipswich (United States) | Merritt Island |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 | 1.06 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.7 | 3.7 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.59 | 3.12 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.53 | 15.34 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.21 | 12.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.56 | 15.43 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.52 | 1.66 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 | 1.17 |
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Other
| Item | Ipswich (United States) | Merritt Island |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.38 | 51.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.24 | 11.32 |
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| Doctors visit | 53.77 | 138.28 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.82 | 16.89 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.17 | 47.56 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 107.26 | 77.28 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,276.87 | 1,471.02 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,609 | 16,991 |
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