Cost of living
Johnston compared to Lake Arbor
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Overview comparison
JohnstonLake Arbor
Consumer prices in Johnston are roughly 3% higher than in Lake Arbor.
Cost of living
| Item | Johnston | Lake Arbor |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,920 | 2,477 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,495 | 6,335 |
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| Without rent one person | 937 | 957 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,736 | 2,516 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,786.1 | 1,313.01 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,638.33 | 2,317.38 |
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| Food person | 694 | 659 |
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| Food family | 1,359 | 1,391 |
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| Transport person | 92.57 | 97.32 |
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| Transport family | 254.89 | 296.49 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.8 years | 67.72 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Johnston | Lake Arbor |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.02 | 17.32 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 71.38 | 80 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.79 | 10.51 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.73 | 6.34 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.37 | 6.3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.84 | 2.35 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Johnston | Lake Arbor |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,984.26 | 1,927.27 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,535.05 | 1,493.1 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,947.6 | 2,895.64 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,492.48 | 2,659.78 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 126.8 | 127.88 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 196.97 | 170.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 53.79 | 59.16 |
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Transportation
| Item | Johnston | Lake Arbor |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.26 | 7.96 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,452 | 4,852 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,274 | 2,894 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.86 | 2.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.14% | 69.54% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.36 | 19.46 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.04 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Johnston | Lake Arbor |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 | 0.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.9 | 3.81 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.22 | 4.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.68 | 11.17 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.05 | 13.49 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.59 | 14.08 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.55 | 2.11 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 | 1.4 |
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Other
| Item | Johnston | Lake Arbor |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.03 | 41.86 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.66 | 14.03 |
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| Doctors visit | 128.83 | 134.52 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.23 | 23.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.64 | 59.55 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.22 | 87.29 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,225.69 | 1,620.06 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 22,136 | 21,490 |
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