Cost of living
Paramus compared to Paris
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Paramus are roughly 16% higher than in Paris.
Cost of living
| Item | Paramus | Paris |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,328 | 2,283 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,417 | 5,202 |
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| Without rent one person | 793 | 729 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,789 | 2,595 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,386.15 | 1,733.75 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,757.44 | 2,243.04 |
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| Food person | 623 | 500 |
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| Food family | 1,583 | 1,839 |
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| Transport person | 92.61 | 96.08 |
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| Transport family | 256.05 | 282.25 |
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| Life expectancy | 85.12 years | 63.67 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Paramus | Paris |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.52 | 17.4 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.33 | 64.65 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.18 | 10.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.51 | 5.14 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.37 | 5.55 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.92 | 2.83 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Paramus | Paris |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,954.24 | 1,724.23 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,361.57 | 1,326.36 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,009.59 | 3,457.38 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,925.54 | 2,088.94 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 102.18 | 127.96 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 154.95 | 214.04 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 70.9 | 56.27 |
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Transportation
| Item | Paramus | Paris |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.93 | 6.55 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,005 | 4,250 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,694 | 2,550 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.28 | 1.94 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.84% | 74.23% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.43 | 16.12 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.82 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | Paramus | Paris |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 | 0.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3 | 3.9 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.33 | 4.18 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.5 | 11.31 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.45 | 10.17 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.85 | 13 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.96 | 1.63 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 | 1.61 |
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Other
| Item | Paramus | Paris |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.46 | 61.48 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.26 | 14.12 |
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| Doctors visit | 136.6 | 130.95 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.74 | 16.72 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.53 | 45.18 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 100.45 | 105.16 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,336.67 | 1,569.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,214 | 16,734 |
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