Cost of living
Lake Zurich compared to Douglas County
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Overview comparison
Lake ZurichDouglas County
Consumer prices in Lake Zurich are roughly 27% higher than in Douglas County.
Cost of living
| Item | Lake Zurich | Douglas County |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,487 | 2,647 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,712 | 5,916 |
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| Without rent one person | 846 | 891 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,880 | 2,999 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,730.22 | 1,396.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,383.68 | 1,962.37 |
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| Food person | 696 | 618 |
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| Food family | 1,809 | 1,332 |
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| Transport person | 112.45 | 114.81 |
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| Transport family | 222.21 | 343.6 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.55 years | 67.7 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lake Zurich | Douglas County |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.37 | 15.42 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 89.41 | 75.65 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.03 | 10.36 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.13 | 6.44 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.67 | 6.03 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.74 | 2.9 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lake Zurich | Douglas County |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,454 | 1,162.92 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,439.85 | 1,142.16 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,771.06 | 2,520.1 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,674.55 | 1,830.47 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 116.4 | 158.13 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 161.68 | 232.7 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.77 | 79.27 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lake Zurich | Douglas County |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.84 | 7.04 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,102 | 2,999 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,225 | 2,484 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.63 | 2.4 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 70.35% | 53.3% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.02 | 16.48 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.93 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lake Zurich | Douglas County |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 | 0.87 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4 | 3.36 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.02 | 4.78 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.49 | 9.08 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.82 | 9.26 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.64 | 11.03 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.04 | 1.35 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 | 1.71 |
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Other
| Item | Lake Zurich | Douglas County |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.92 | 25.08 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.82 | 10.41 |
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| Doctors visit | 96.03 | 123.28 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.85 | 20.26 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.33 | 46.53 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.12 | 91.89 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,291.91 | 978.33 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,612 | 9,963 |
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