Cost of living
North Lakes compared to Niagara Falls
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in North Lakes are roughly 10% higher than in Niagara Falls.
Cost of living
| Item | North Lakes | Niagara Falls |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,592 | 2,281 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,079 | 6,700 |
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| Without rent one person | 779 | 968 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,667 | 4,119 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,567.36 | 1,719.9 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,463.49 | 2,663.33 |
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| Food person | 532 | 721 |
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| Food family | 1,390 | 1,932 |
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| Transport person | 118.37 | 163.11 |
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| Transport family | 274.31 | 542.12 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.67 years | 80.55 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | North Lakes | Niagara Falls |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.22 | 23.51 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 62.3 | 80.25 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.19 | 9.27 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.89 | 6.42 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.96 | 4.48 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.8 | 2.2 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | North Lakes | Niagara Falls |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,634.06 | 1,320.25 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,134.62 | 1,295.74 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,762.32 | 3,436.08 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,784.47 | 2,701.1 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 108.23 | 154.64 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 203.46 | 202.67 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 61.27 | 67.17 |
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Transportation
| Item | North Lakes | Niagara Falls |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.22 | 5.47 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,491 | 3,299 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,699 | 2,583 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.86 | 2.63 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 83.29% | 115.28% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.79 | 12.9 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.81 | 1.21 |
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Groceries
| Item | North Lakes | Niagara Falls |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 1.43 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.32 | 3.59 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.05 | 3.76 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.31 | 19.31 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.6 | 15.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.53 | 22.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 | 2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.51 | 1.46 |
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Other
| Item | North Lakes | Niagara Falls |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 57.47 | 39.66 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.67 | 13.87 |
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| Doctors visit | 125.44 | 119.41 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.56 | 24.32 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.23 | 53.8 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.24 | 112.37 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,568.32 | 1,675.75 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,240 | 16,960 |
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