Cost of living
Pennsylvania compared to Carthage (United States)
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Overview comparison
PennsylvaniaCarthage (United States)
Consumer prices in Carthage (United States) are roughly 17% higher than in Pennsylvania.
Cost of living
| Item | Pennsylvania | Carthage (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,902 | 2,563 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,649 | 6,374 |
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| Without rent one person | 805 | 844 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,433 | 2,837 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,619.43 | 1,296.26 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,089.22 | 3,077.3 |
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| Food person | 745 | 713 |
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| Food family | 1,369 | 1,782 |
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| Transport person | 146.09 | 115.45 |
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| Transport family | 378.03 | 258.4 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.65 years | 64.1 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Pennsylvania | Carthage (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 21.14 | 15.77 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 79.52 | 69.04 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.66 | 9.22 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.29 | 5.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.69 | 4.44 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.76 | 2.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Pennsylvania | Carthage (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,248.82 | 1,512.7 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 962.57 | 1,357.83 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,653.24 | 3,177.99 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,851.26 | 2,912.7 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 124.53 | 133.15 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 204.89 | 189.36 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 64.4 | 53 |
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Transportation
| Item | Pennsylvania | Carthage (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.14 | 7.88 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,703 | 4,012 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,586 | 3,046 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.43 | 2.53 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 86.74% | 58.37% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.74 | 17.66 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.15 | 1.21 |
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Groceries
| Item | Pennsylvania | Carthage (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 | 0.99 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.33 | 3.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.84 | 3.66 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.65 | 11.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.65 | 9.99 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.28 | 13.68 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.95 | 1.7 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 1.56 |
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Other
| Item | Pennsylvania | Carthage (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.25 | 57.9 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.35 | 12.91 |
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| Doctors visit | 84.14 | 113.15 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.06 | 23.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 44.87 | 47.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 89.82 | 74.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,409.31 | 1,630.68 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,462 | 20,011 |
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