Cost of living
Novi compared to Lake Arbor
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Overview comparison
NoviLake Arbor
Consumer prices in Novi are roughly 4% higher than in Lake Arbor.
Cost of living
| Item | Novi | Lake Arbor |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,174 | 2,477 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,017 | 6,335 |
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| Without rent one person | 845 | 957 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,516 | 2,516 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,514.41 | 1,313.01 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,524.89 | 2,317.38 |
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| Food person | 548 | 659 |
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| Food family | 1,503 | 1,391 |
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| Transport person | 96.51 | 97.32 |
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| Transport family | 270.12 | 296.49 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.08 years | 67.72 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Novi | Lake Arbor |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.62 | 17.32 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 92.1 | 80 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.6 | 10.51 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.99 | 6.34 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.35 | 6.3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.09 | 2.35 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Novi | Lake Arbor |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,696.39 | 1,927.27 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,411.49 | 1,493.1 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,819.17 | 2,895.64 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,217.12 | 2,659.78 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 131.79 | 127.88 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 153.91 | 170.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.31 | 59.16 |
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Transportation
| Item | Novi | Lake Arbor |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.25 | 7.96 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,815 | 4,852 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,645 | 2,894 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.53 | 2.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 60.08% | 69.54% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.21 | 19.46 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.87 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Novi | Lake Arbor |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 | 0.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.82 | 3.81 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.45 | 4.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.84 | 11.17 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.14 | 13.49 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.54 | 14.08 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.59 | 2.11 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 | 1.4 |
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Other
| Item | Novi | Lake Arbor |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 59.44 | 41.86 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.46 | 14.03 |
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| Doctors visit | 139.8 | 134.52 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.87 | 23.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 55.02 | 59.55 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.71 | 87.29 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,422.21 | 1,620.06 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,617 | 21,490 |
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