Cost of living
Plum compared to Malden (United States)
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Overview comparison
PlumMalden (United States)
Consumer prices in Malden (United States) are roughly 3% higher than in Plum.
Cost of living
| Item | Plum | Malden (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,206 | 2,138 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,156 | 6,494 |
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| Without rent one person | 783 | 753 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,224 | 2,431 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,399.3 | 1,847.32 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,822.39 | 2,769.78 |
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| Food person | 698 | 543 |
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| Food family | 1,326 | 1,906 |
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| Transport person | 110.63 | 119.44 |
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| Transport family | 250.57 | 311 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.19 years | 81.87 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Plum | Malden (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.11 | 18.97 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 86.58 | 88.35 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.2 | 10.74 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.72 | 5.52 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.96 | 4.54 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.08 | 2.72 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Plum | Malden (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,531.8 | 1,745.96 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,086.4 | 1,340.65 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,185.04 | 3,389.65 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,229.7 | 2,826.11 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 97.57 | 98.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 207.23 | 211.49 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 78.01 | 60.35 |
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Transportation
| Item | Plum | Malden (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.26 | 5.69 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,705 | 4,895 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,650 | 2,673 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.64 | 2.25 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 75.54% | 73.84% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.38 | 17.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.95 | 1.17 |
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Groceries
| Item | Plum | Malden (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 | 1.21 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.99 | 4.06 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.55 | 3.47 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.92 | 14.28 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.97 | 13.8 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.62 | 12.92 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.46 | 1.94 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 | 1.61 |
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Other
| Item | Plum | Malden (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 57.66 | 45.23 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.74 | 11.71 |
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| Doctors visit | 109.12 | 118.21 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.03 | 18.13 |
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| Brand Jeans | 46.08 | 58.82 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.05 | 71.07 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,675.06 | 1,605.01 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,334 | 22,269 |
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