Cost of living
Paramus compared to Republic
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Overview comparison
ParamusRepublic
Consumer prices in Republic are roughly 2% higher than in Paramus.
Cost of living
| Item | Paramus | Republic |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,328 | 2,334 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,417 | 4,912 |
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| Without rent one person | 793 | 874 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,789 | 3,376 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,386.15 | 1,402.93 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,757.44 | 2,823.64 |
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| Food person | 623 | 514 |
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| Food family | 1,583 | 1,618 |
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| Transport person | 92.61 | 90.43 |
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| Transport family | 256.05 | 249.39 |
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| Life expectancy | 85.12 years | 76.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Paramus | Republic |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.52 | 17.62 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.33 | 76.5 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.18 | 12.28 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.51 | 6.31 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.37 | 5.02 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.92 | 2.88 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Paramus | Republic |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,954.24 | 2,055.09 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,361.57 | 1,429.06 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,009.59 | 2,996.5 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,925.54 | 2,651.98 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 102.18 | 108.46 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 154.95 | 187.96 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 70.9 | 67.84 |
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Transportation
| Item | Paramus | Republic |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.93 | 7.79 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,005 | 5,113 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,694 | 3,239 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.28 | 2.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.84% | 71.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.43 | 21.14 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.82 | 1.19 |
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Groceries
| Item | Paramus | Republic |
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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 | 3.11 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.33 | 3.52 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.5 | 13.19 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.45 | 10.26 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.85 | 12.48 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.96 | 2.05 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 | 1.34 |
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Other
| Item | Paramus | Republic |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.46 | 53.71 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.26 | 16.22 |
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| Doctors visit | 136.6 | 123.63 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.74 | 22.68 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.53 | 64.69 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 100.45 | 80.68 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,336.67 | 1,474.92 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,214 | 24,475 |
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