Cost of living
McLean compared to Benton
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Overview comparison
McLeanBenton
Consumer prices in McLean are roughly 4% higher than in Benton.
Cost of living
| Item | McLean | Benton |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,914 | 2,288 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,215 | 5,153 |
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| Without rent one person | 884 | 838 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,196 | 2,922 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,700.04 | 1,800.91 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,577.18 | 2,559.89 |
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| Food person | 527 | 606 |
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| Food family | 1,771 | 1,590 |
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| Transport person | 85.65 | 117.21 |
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| Transport family | 267.31 | 230.21 |
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| Life expectancy | 60.9 years | 74.25 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | McLean | Benton |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.09 | 18.03 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 82 | 90.45 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.72 | 10.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.26 | 5.46 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.7 | 5.29 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.68 | 2.9 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | McLean | Benton |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,963.29 | 1,679.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,559.88 | 1,326.44 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,477.53 | 3,194.75 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,808.43 | 2,204.03 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 122.03 | 128.83 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 224.28 | 168.16 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 76.82 | 76.87 |
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Transportation
| Item | McLean | Benton |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.77 | 6.13 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,339 | 4,513 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,982 | 3,075 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.4 | 2.13 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 81.23% | 59.94% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.06 | 20.9 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.1 | 1.12 |
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Groceries
| Item | McLean | Benton |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 | 1.22 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.53 | 3.08 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.12 | 3.67 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.32 | 14.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.52 | 10.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.22 | 13.72 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.42 | 2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 1.5 |
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Other
| Item | McLean | Benton |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 56.95 | 49.77 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.68 | 14.85 |
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| Doctors visit | 101.44 | 125.13 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.45 | 22.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 61.86 | 54.44 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.69 | 86.73 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,359.27 | 1,478 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,482 | 20,073 |
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