Cost of living
Maine (United States) compared to Vermont
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Overview comparison
Maine (United States)Vermont
Consumer prices in Maine (United States) are roughly 9% higher than in Vermont.
Cost of living
| Item | Maine (United States) | Vermont |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,378 | 2,657 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,783 | 5,524 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,018 | 951 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,367 | 3,281 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,462.88 | 1,752.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,979.07 | 2,781.01 |
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| Food person | 640 | 725 |
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| Food family | 1,907 | 1,357 |
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| Transport person | 40.78 | 41.5 |
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| Transport family | 112.14 | 136.07 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.29 years | 78.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Maine (United States) | Vermont |
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| Lunch Menu | 22.34 | 21.85 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 100.57 | 69.84 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.15 | 10.79 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.07 | 8.02 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.52 | 4.43 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.06 | 2.97 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Maine (United States) | Vermont |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,463.7 | 1,917.07 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,177.32 | 1,365.44 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,206.09 | 2,696.77 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,841.11 | 2,782.67 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 152.53 | 136.93 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 192.14 | 161.28 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 72.03 | 57.26 |
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Transportation
| Item | Maine (United States) | Vermont |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.71 | 7.6 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,915 | 3,869 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,727 | 3,685 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.88 | 1.76 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 61.16% | 53.79% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.79 | 13.58 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.86 | 0.8 |
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Groceries
| Item | Maine (United States) | Vermont |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 | 1.38 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.68 | 4.86 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.29 | 3.77 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.08 | 12.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.57 | 10.49 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.88 | 12.35 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.58 | 2.3 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 | 0.81 |
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Other
| Item | Maine (United States) | Vermont |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 48.28 | 66.11 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.43 | 14.11 |
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| Doctors visit | 152.23 | 104.94 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.84 | 20.36 |
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| Brand Jeans | 34.14 | 64.03 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 71.17 | 60.16 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,381.4 | 1,433.77 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,539 | 10,374 |
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