Cost of living
North Babylon compared to Colonie
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Overview comparison
North BabylonColonie
Consumer prices in North Babylon are roughly 14% higher than in Colonie.
Cost of living
| Item | North Babylon | Colonie |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,738 | 2,469 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,894 | 4,658 |
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| Without rent one person | 712 | 992 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,437 | 3,458 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,642.09 | 1,619.05 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,959.71 | 2,475.68 |
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| Food person | 709 | 739 |
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| Food family | 1,480 | 1,603 |
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| Transport person | 103.55 | 114.98 |
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| Transport family | 279.67 | 322.22 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.11 years | 78.15 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | North Babylon | Colonie |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.19 | 19.89 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 76.9 | 76.38 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.69 | 9.64 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.82 | 6.66 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.4 | 6.05 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.73 | 2.7 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | North Babylon | Colonie |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,996.41 | 1,999.02 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,353.48 | 1,319.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,606.43 | 2,889.7 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,417.69 | 2,673.52 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 103 | 135.28 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 180.55 | 214.01 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 64.57 | 62.41 |
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Transportation
| Item | North Babylon | Colonie |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.99 | 6.7 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,068 | 3,751 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,674 | 3,111 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.87 | 2.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 79.95% | 59.79% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.24 | 18.14 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.82 | 1.17 |
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Groceries
| Item | North Babylon | Colonie |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 1.06 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.04 | 3.17 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.99 | 3.68 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.27 | 12.45 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.16 | 9.51 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.25 | 15.58 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.84 | 1.7 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 1.65 |
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Other
| Item | North Babylon | Colonie |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 60.48 | 61.35 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.59 | 13.25 |
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| Doctors visit | 123.45 | 101.83 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.58 | 23 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.51 | 57.35 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 81.21 | 81.32 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,691.39 | 1,672.2 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,099 | 17,772 |
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