Cost of living
Norfolk Island compared to Mercedes (United States)
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Overview comparison
Norfolk IslandMercedes (United States)
Consumer prices in Norfolk Island are roughly 56% higher than in Mercedes (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Norfolk Island | Mercedes (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,485 | 1,223 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,641 | 2,237 |
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| Without rent one person | 866 | 669 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,833 | 1,760 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,541.1 | 355.79 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,140.64 | 598.79 |
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| Food person | 665 | 430 |
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| Food family | 1,641 | 1,086 |
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| Transport person | 100.3 | 55.54 |
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| Transport family | 246.71 | 143.04 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.89 years | 78.3 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Norfolk Island | Mercedes (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.89 | 11.8 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.17 | 49.96 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.41 | 8.92 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.75 | 3.09 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.08 | 4.57 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.9 | 1.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Norfolk Island | Mercedes (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,669.74 | 505.61 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,069.92 | 302.65 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,029.37 | 636.03 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,071.91 | 380.36 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 119.73 | 63.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 203.17 | 109.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.4 | 43.09 |
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Transportation
| Item | Norfolk Island | Mercedes (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.1 | 5.17 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,083 | 3,131 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,190 | 1,739 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.59 | 1.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 66.81% | 51.5% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.1 | 11.88 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.03 | 1.67 |
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Groceries
| Item | Norfolk Island | Mercedes (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.27 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.04 | 2.65 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.72 | 2.82 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.24 | 10.64 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.82 | 9.13 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.93 | 5.69 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.08 | 2.12 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 | 1.05 |
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Other
| Item | Norfolk Island | Mercedes (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.16 | 21.52 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.07 | 11.3 |
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| Doctors visit | 106.61 | 43.97 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.8 | 6.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.19 | 79.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 73.82 | 127.08 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,244.49 | 348.14 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,491 | 9,774 |
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