Cost of living
Kent (United States) compared to Minnesota
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Overview comparison
Kent (United States)Minnesota
Consumer prices in Kent (United States) are roughly 6% higher than in Minnesota.
Cost of living
| Item | Kent (United States) | Minnesota |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,397 | 2,158 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,324 | 5,588 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,033 | 715 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,462 | 2,653 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,573.58 | 1,653.96 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,229.14 | 2,347.24 |
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| Food person | 651 | 595 |
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| Food family | 1,895 | 1,768 |
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| Transport person | 87.11 | 83.45 |
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| Transport family | 246.46 | 240.26 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.46 years | 66.52 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kent (United States) | Minnesota |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.67 | 18.95 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.95 | 81.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.11 | 12.24 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.62 | 5.55 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.31 | 6.1 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.67 | 2.22 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kent (United States) | Minnesota |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,909.86 | 1,662.22 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,064.66 | 998.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,673.64 | 2,481.31 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,870.39 | 2,255.25 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 98.47 | 86.26 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 156.57 | 163.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 71.34 | 76.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kent (United States) | Minnesota |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.53 | 6.54 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,878 | 2,576 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,849 | 1,919 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.71 | 2.82 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 82.9% | 98.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.53 | 14.27 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1 | 0.75 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kent (United States) | Minnesota |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 | 1.07 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.14 | 4.1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.12 | 3.8 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.01 | 10.1 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.68 | 14.81 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.01 | 18.47 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.7 | 1.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.4 | 1.56 |
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Other
| Item | Kent (United States) | Minnesota |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.91 | 45.73 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.26 | 16.72 |
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| Doctors visit | 132.58 | 97.48 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.27 | 13.22 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.6 | 48.09 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 81.84 | 100.58 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,393.02 | 1,383.12 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,618 | 25,614 |
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