Cost of living
Portage compared to Washington
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Overview comparison
PortageWashington
Consumer prices in Washington are roughly 30% higher than in Portage.
Cost of living
| Item | Portage | Washington |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,625 | 2,471 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,858 | 7,114 |
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| Without rent one person | 962 | 969 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,409 | 3,675 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,703.2 | 1,881.45 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,119.71 | 3,157.75 |
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| Food person | 601 | 754 |
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| Food family | 1,371 | 2,134 |
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| Transport person | 85.5 | 176.53 |
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| Transport family | 295.28 | 420.18 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.29 years | 69.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Portage | Washington |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.56 | 19.85 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 90.9 | 101.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.4 | 12.61 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.44 | 8.65 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.06 | 6.59 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.73 | 2.83 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Portage | Washington |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,572.02 | 2,051.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,131.79 | 1,806.1 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,353.45 | 4,746.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,969.88 | 2,621.25 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 93.62 | 136.35 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 201.36 | 175.27 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 67.35 | 71.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Portage | Washington |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.83 | 7.45 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,617 | 7,034 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,895 | 4,598 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.3 | 3.24 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 64.18% | 105.38% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.8 | 14.31 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 1.49 |
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Groceries
| Item | Portage | Washington |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 | 1.3 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.28 | 4.08 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.83 | 5.12 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.24 | 17.25 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.35 | 16.72 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.37 | 23.61 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.56 | 1.53 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.65 | 1.45 |
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Other
| Item | Portage | Washington |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.44 | 56.68 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.07 | 14.05 |
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| Doctors visit | 110.35 | 211.83 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.81 | 24.03 |
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| Brand Jeans | 61.81 | 80.96 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 105.64 | 102.28 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,244.8 | 2,005.73 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 20,409 | 33,753 |
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