Cost of living
Paramus compared to Southport (United States)
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Overview comparison
ParamusSouthport (United States)
Consumer prices in Paramus are roughly 22% higher than in Southport (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Paramus | Southport (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,328 | 2,039 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,417 | 4,652 |
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| Without rent one person | 793 | 609 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,789 | 2,083 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,386.15 | 1,309.72 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,757.44 | 2,422.17 |
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| Food person | 623 | 614 |
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| Food family | 1,583 | 1,231 |
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| Transport person | 92.61 | 60.91 |
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| Transport family | 256.05 | 162.2 |
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| Life expectancy | 85.12 years | 72.49 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Paramus | Southport (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.52 | 14.46 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.33 | 87.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.18 | 9.24 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.51 | 5.83 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.37 | 4.02 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.92 | 2.16 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Paramus | Southport (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,954.24 | 1,583.58 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,361.57 | 1,124.24 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,009.59 | 1,989.16 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,925.54 | 1,935.66 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 102.18 | 96.64 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 154.95 | 197.9 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 70.9 | 53.57 |
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Transportation
| Item | Paramus | Southport (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.93 | 7.07 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,005 | 9,520 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,694 | 3,707 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.28 | 2.63 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.84% | 52.29% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.43 | 12.97 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.82 | 1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Paramus | Southport (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 | 1.08 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3 | 2.76 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.33 | 4.5 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.5 | 8.38 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.45 | 7.63 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.85 | 13.91 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.96 | 3.4 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 | 0.91 |
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Other
| Item | Paramus | Southport (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.46 | 52.21 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.26 | 13.13 |
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| Doctors visit | 136.6 | 44 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.74 | 19.44 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.53 | 62.18 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 100.45 | 116.9 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,336.67 | 2,071.51 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,214 | 9,347 |
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