Cost of living
Portsmouth (United States) compared to Forest (United States)
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Overview comparison
Portsmouth (United States)Forest (United States)
Consumer prices in Forest (United States) are roughly 65% higher than in Portsmouth (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Portsmouth (United States) | Forest (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 961 | 1,978 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,420 | 3,839 |
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| Without rent one person | 572 | 767 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,811 | 2,658 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 564.92 | 1,031.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,273.29 | 1,419.89 |
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| Food person | 360 | 645 |
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| Food family | 985 | 1,421 |
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| Transport person | 81.89 | 86.79 |
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| Transport family | 229.86 | 233.02 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.67 years | 78.24 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Portsmouth (United States) | Forest (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.34 | 21.9 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 53.18 | 103.38 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.52 | 10.79 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.12 | 5.3 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.42 | 3.07 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.59 | 3.14 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Portsmouth (United States) | Forest (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 476.62 | 743.21 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 334.64 | 594.81 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 920.05 | 1,210.44 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 924.72 | 942.38 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 105.29 | 104.95 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 147.19 | 200.88 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 80.36 | 62.95 |
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Transportation
| Item | Portsmouth (United States) | Forest (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.17 | 3.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,110 | 3,722 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,032 | 3,135 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.76 | 2.02 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 26.35% | 59.73% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 40.65 | 39.21 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.19 | 2.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Portsmouth (United States) | Forest (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 | 1.45 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.16 | 2.59 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 7.18 | 3.9 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.52 | 17.8 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.77 | 10.74 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.4 | 22.38 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.35 | 2.66 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 | 0.72 |
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Other
| Item | Portsmouth (United States) | Forest (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.8 | 33.6 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.98 | 14.77 |
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| Doctors visit | 45.18 | 37.48 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.31 | 29.02 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.43 | 124.12 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 46.11 | 105.21 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 89.04 | 586.8 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,934 | 24,464 |
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