Cost of living
Maine (United States) compared to St. John
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Overview comparison
Maine (United States)St. John
Consumer prices in St. John are roughly 14% higher than in Maine (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Maine (United States) | St. John |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,378 | 2,180 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,783 | 6,498 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,018 | 986 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,367 | 3,302 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,462.88 | 1,558.83 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,979.07 | 2,328.47 |
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| Food person | 640 | 727 |
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| Food family | 1,907 | 1,416 |
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| Transport person | 40.78 | 98.93 |
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| Transport family | 112.14 | 300.84 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.29 years | 79.35 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Maine (United States) | St. John |
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| Lunch Menu | 22.34 | 16.39 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 100.57 | 68.55 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.15 | 12.32 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.07 | 4.87 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.52 | 6.22 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.06 | 2.69 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Maine (United States) | St. John |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,463.7 | 1,686.78 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,177.32 | 1,084.99 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,206.09 | 2,619.49 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,841.11 | 2,590.65 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 152.53 | 96.47 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 192.14 | 179.32 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 72.03 | 75.89 |
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Transportation
| Item | Maine (United States) | St. John |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.71 | 7.36 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,915 | 4,893 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,727 | 2,518 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.88 | 2.55 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 61.16% | 81.25% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.79 | 14.42 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.86 | 0.95 |
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Groceries
| Item | Maine (United States) | St. John |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 | 0.9 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.68 | 3.16 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.29 | 3.67 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.08 | 10.52 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.57 | 11.25 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.88 | 18.2 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.58 | 1.79 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 | 1.63 |
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Other
| Item | Maine (United States) | St. John |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 48.28 | 49.14 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.43 | 11.29 |
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| Doctors visit | 152.23 | 136.9 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.84 | 17.31 |
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| Brand Jeans | 34.14 | 48.72 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 71.17 | 91.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,381.4 | 1,392.52 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,539 | 23,985 |
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