Cost of living
Johnston compared to Suffolk County
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Overview comparison
JohnstonSuffolk County
Consumer prices in Johnston are roughly 15% higher than in Suffolk County.
Cost of living
| Item | Johnston | Suffolk County |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,920 | 2,411 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,495 | 4,617 |
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| Without rent one person | 937 | 963 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,736 | 3,182 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,786.1 | 1,626.09 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,638.33 | 3,097.32 |
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| Food person | 694 | 543 |
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| Food family | 1,359 | 1,732 |
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| Transport person | 92.57 | 41.52 |
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| Transport family | 254.89 | 144.07 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.8 years | 66.59 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Johnston | Suffolk County |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.02 | 26.68 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 71.38 | 105.07 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.79 | 11.08 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.73 | 5.85 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.37 | 5.34 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.84 | 2.19 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Johnston | Suffolk County |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,984.26 | 1,036.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,535.05 | 1,380.83 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,947.6 | 2,329.4 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,492.48 | 1,906.28 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 126.8 | 175.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 196.97 | 218.14 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 53.79 | 80.19 |
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Transportation
| Item | Johnston | Suffolk County |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.26 | 6.83 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,452 | 4,865 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,274 | 3,480 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.86 | 2.07 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.14% | 47.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.36 | 13.36 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.04 | 0.91 |
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Groceries
| Item | Johnston | Suffolk County |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 | 1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.9 | 3.69 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.22 | 4.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.68 | 12.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.05 | 9.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.59 | 15.49 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.55 | 1.66 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 | 0.98 |
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Other
| Item | Johnston | Suffolk County |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.03 | 65.57 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.66 | 13.65 |
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| Doctors visit | 128.83 | 134.77 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.23 | 16.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.64 | 46.21 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.22 | 81.49 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,225.69 | 1,184.25 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 22,136 | 16,536 |
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