Cost of living
Marion County compared to Potsdam
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Overview comparison
Marion CountyPotsdam
Consumer prices in Potsdam are roughly 10% higher than in Marion County.
Cost of living
| Item | Marion County | Potsdam |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,996 | 2,829 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,164 | 5,996 |
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| Without rent one person | 854 | 856 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,267 | 3,092 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,155.59 | 1,367.79 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,590.53 | 2,729.66 |
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| Food person | 493 | 706 |
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| Food family | 1,808 | 1,703 |
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| Transport person | 57.8 | 106.88 |
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| Transport family | 137.28 | 279.47 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.3 years | 77.85 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Marion County | Potsdam |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.65 | 15.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 83.3 | 79.45 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.35 | 10.98 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.53 | 6.67 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.22 | 5.61 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.25 | 2.38 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Marion County | Potsdam |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,657.7 | 1,895.85 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,180 | 1,331.98 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,649.36 | 3,034.52 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,653.28 | 3,006.69 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 124.48 | 101.25 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 172.35 | 219.2 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 61.61 | 68.97 |
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Transportation
| Item | Marion County | Potsdam |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.34 | 5.71 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,745 | 5,220 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,999 | 3,246 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.83 | 2.31 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 53.05% | 68.91% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.16 | 18.51 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.99 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Marion County | Potsdam |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 | 0.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.56 | 3.92 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.92 | 3.41 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.96 | 11.13 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.39 | 10.97 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.22 | 13.93 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.83 | 1.88 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.58 |
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Other
| Item | Marion County | Potsdam |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.89 | 53.27 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.63 | 11.9 |
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| Doctors visit | 143.24 | 132.11 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.6 | 20.07 |
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| Brand Jeans | 49.47 | 47.02 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.69 | 82.8 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,312.62 | 1,682.74 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 20,781 | 19,757 |
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