Cost of living
New Providence (United States) compared to Connecticut
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Overview comparison
New Providence (United States)Connecticut
Consumer prices in Connecticut are roughly 1% higher than in New Providence (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | New Providence (United States) | Connecticut |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,897 | 2,196 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,787 | 6,086 |
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| Without rent one person | 776 | 1,034 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,569 | 3,460 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,565.17 | 1,449.23 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,911.62 | 3,168.79 |
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| Food person | 645 | 531 |
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| Food family | 1,399 | 1,479 |
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| Transport person | 96.02 | 58.18 |
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| Transport family | 295.12 | 158.05 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.64 years | 87.37 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | New Providence (United States) | Connecticut |
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| Lunch Menu | 21.14 | 18.68 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 76.12 | 79.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.2 | 11.28 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.21 | 5.41 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.28 | 5.61 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.89 | 2.72 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | New Providence (United States) | Connecticut |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,674 | 1,480 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,469.45 | 1,137.8 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,694.79 | 2,995.36 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,666.39 | 3,071.6 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 135.81 | 90.6 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 157.31 | 172.73 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 58.71 | 52.37 |
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Transportation
| Item | New Providence (United States) | Connecticut |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.53 | 6.25 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,340 | 4,107 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,830 | 2,916 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.12 | 1.84 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 76.66% | 57.69% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.44 | 22.65 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | New Providence (United States) | Connecticut |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 | 0.9 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.62 | 4.79 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.12 | 4.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.6 | 12.84 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.24 | 13.06 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.26 | 16.88 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.91 | 1.67 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 | 1.68 |
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Other
| Item | New Providence (United States) | Connecticut |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.77 | 29.97 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.89 | 12.35 |
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| Doctors visit | 141.06 | 144.34 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.03 | 20.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.49 | 43.51 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 94 | 74.03 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,352.92 | 1,926.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,774 | 22,729 |
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