Cost of living
Linden (United States) compared to Hillsborough
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Overview comparison
Linden (United States)Hillsborough
Consumer prices in Hillsborough are roughly 12% higher than in Linden (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Linden (United States) | Hillsborough |
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| Total with rent one person | 968 | 2,145 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,764 | 5,244 |
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| Without rent one person | 605 | 960 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,976 | 2,808 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 339.28 | 1,407.97 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 877.97 | 2,415.66 |
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| Food person | 528 | 545 |
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| Food family | 1,191 | 1,523 |
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| Transport person | 68.35 | 177.87 |
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| Transport family | 169.27 | 443.62 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.25 years | 77.87 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Linden (United States) | Hillsborough |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.03 | 15.3 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68.56 | 84.69 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.32 | 9.36 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 | 4.86 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.21 | 4.65 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.39 | 2.8 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Linden (United States) | Hillsborough |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 562.29 | 1,222.46 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 217.05 | 1,487.27 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,294.06 | 2,521.43 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 572.59 | 1,723.19 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.4 | 99.89 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.45 | 181.48 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.85 | 61.95 |
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Transportation
| Item | Linden (United States) | Hillsborough |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.98 | 7.11 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,502 | 4,007 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,343 | 2,198 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.52 | 2.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 24.76% | 61.52% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 32.52 | 18.83 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.99 | 0.98 |
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Groceries
| Item | Linden (United States) | Hillsborough |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 | 1.16 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.25 | 3.35 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.92 | 4.83 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.99 | 13.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.79 | 9.54 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.7 | 11.73 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.57 | 1.32 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 | 1.56 |
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Other
| Item | Linden (United States) | Hillsborough |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.61 | 24.61 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.7 | 17.54 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.81 | 146.75 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.12 | 12.61 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.79 | 47.13 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.43 | 89.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 997.29 | 1,221.03 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,885 | 12,051 |
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