Cost of living
New Albany compared to Sterling
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Overview comparison
New AlbanySterling
Consumer prices in Sterling are roughly 6% higher than in New Albany.
Cost of living
| Item | New Albany | Sterling |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,998 | 2,415 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,659 | 5,943 |
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| Without rent one person | 731 | 782 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,118 | 3,391 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,564.19 | 1,399.59 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,608.18 | 2,569.11 |
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| Food person | 522 | 661 |
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| Food family | 1,714 | 1,556 |
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| Transport person | 87.2 | 109.27 |
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| Transport family | 286.82 | 237.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.87 years | 85.1 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | New Albany | Sterling |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.1 | 15.95 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 63.39 | 77.99 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.61 | 11.89 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.16 | 4.82 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.31 | 5.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.08 | 2.76 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | New Albany | Sterling |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,655.93 | 2,016.86 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,516.89 | 1,104.55 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,665.08 | 3,233.88 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,710.7 | 3,045.04 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 105.94 | 119.5 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 175.21 | 152.61 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 65.59 | 54.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | New Albany | Sterling |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.16 | 6.47 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,487 | 3,797 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,022 | 3,699 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.45 | 2.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 63.78% | 58% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.46 | 19.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.93 | 0.9 |
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Groceries
| Item | New Albany | Sterling |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 | 0.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.1 | 3.45 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.67 | 3.28 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.44 | 15.44 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.57 | 12.84 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.39 | 12.88 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.11 | 1.83 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 | 1.49 |
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Other
| Item | New Albany | Sterling |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.23 | 57.95 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.24 | 15.9 |
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| Doctors visit | 118.48 | 138.71 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.7 | 16.33 |
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| Brand Jeans | 62.78 | 46.18 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.19 | 79.35 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,262.73 | 1,343.45 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 22,846 | 23,997 |
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