Cost of living
Potsdam compared to Belmont Province
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Overview comparison
PotsdamBelmont Province
Consumer prices in Potsdam are roughly 5% higher than in Belmont Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Potsdam | Belmont Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,829 | 2,944 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,996 | 6,475 |
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| Without rent one person | 856 | 1,040 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,092 | 2,714 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,367.79 | 1,806.84 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,729.66 | 2,217.78 |
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| Food person | 706 | 578 |
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| Food family | 1,703 | 1,319 |
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| Transport person | 106.88 | 99.16 |
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| Transport family | 279.47 | 270.39 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.85 years | 66.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Potsdam | Belmont Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.07 | 20.89 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 79.45 | 66.87 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.98 | 10.14 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.67 | 6.83 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.61 | 4.97 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.38 | 2.24 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Potsdam | Belmont Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,895.85 | 1,517.62 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,331.98 | 1,455.15 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,034.52 | 3,303.96 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,006.69 | 2,305.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 101.25 | 104.03 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 219.2 | 213.19 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 68.97 | 68.86 |
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Transportation
| Item | Potsdam | Belmont Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.71 | 6.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,220 | 4,636 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,246 | 3,088 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.31 | 1.96 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 68.91% | 60.36% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.51 | 19.81 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 1.01 |
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Groceries
| Item | Potsdam | Belmont Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 1.02 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.92 | 2.87 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.41 | 4.37 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.13 | 11.52 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.97 | 10.4 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.93 | 12.4 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 1.79 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 | 1.57 |
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Other
| Item | Potsdam | Belmont Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.27 | 59.97 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.9 | 14.5 |
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| Doctors visit | 132.11 | 125.39 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.07 | 17.98 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.02 | 64.15 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.8 | 88.89 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,682.74 | 1,364.55 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,757 | 18,731 |
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