Cost of living
Lakeville compared to Bethesda
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Overview comparison
LakevilleBethesda
Consumer prices in Bethesda are roughly 3% higher than in Lakeville.
Cost of living
| Item | Lakeville | Bethesda |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,347 | 2,879 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,147 | 5,490 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,000 | 773 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,743 | 3,424 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,693.2 | 1,807.49 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,625.06 | 3,069.81 |
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| Food person | 715 | 664 |
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| Food family | 1,308 | 1,561 |
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| Transport person | 94.29 | 96.85 |
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| Transport family | 279.13 | 317.11 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.19 years | 88.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lakeville | Bethesda |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.53 | 17.22 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 78.89 | 78.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.39 | 10.43 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.18 | 5.6 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.66 | 4.55 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.4 | 2.74 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lakeville | Bethesda |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,509.77 | 2,001.52 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,359.11 | 1,515.73 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,727.27 | 2,991.63 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,208.92 | 2,090.4 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 109.22 | 137.61 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 209.91 | 173.49 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 78.15 | 72.08 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lakeville | Bethesda |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.54 | 6.72 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,377 | 4,886 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,407 | 3,429 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.1 | 2.16 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 74.77% | 72.61% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.58 | 21.45 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.16 | 0.86 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lakeville | Bethesda |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 | 1.11 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.82 | 3.22 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.26 | 4.09 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.75 | 13.24 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.56 | 11.7 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.76 | 13.08 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.86 | 1.45 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 | 1.62 |
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Other
| Item | Lakeville | Bethesda |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 48.28 | 58.55 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.22 | 13.58 |
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| Doctors visit | 135.83 | 125.6 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.03 | 21.11 |
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| Brand Jeans | 58.91 | 50.81 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 80.15 | 96.13 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,381.48 | 1,457.42 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,223 | 18,364 |
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