Cost of living
Potsdam compared to Iowa Colony
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Overview comparison
PotsdamIowa Colony
Consumer prices in Potsdam are roughly 1% higher than in Iowa Colony.
Cost of living
| Item | Potsdam | Iowa Colony |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,829 | 2,165 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,996 | 5,131 |
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| Without rent one person | 856 | 770 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,092 | 2,531 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,367.79 | 1,473.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,729.66 | 3,036.42 |
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| Food person | 706 | 509 |
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| Food family | 1,703 | 1,829 |
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| Transport person | 106.88 | 83.02 |
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| Transport family | 279.47 | 318.09 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.85 years | 77.45 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Potsdam | Iowa Colony |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.07 | 15.31 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 79.45 | 79.88 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.98 | 9.35 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.67 | 6.37 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.61 | 4.91 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.38 | 2.14 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Potsdam | Iowa Colony |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,895.85 | 1,887.98 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,331.98 | 1,479.51 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,034.52 | 2,539.91 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,006.69 | 2,630.59 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 101.25 | 99.86 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 219.2 | 153.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 68.97 | 74.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | Potsdam | Iowa Colony |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.71 | 7.24 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,220 | 3,903 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,246 | 3,041 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.31 | 2.5 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 68.91% | 70.34% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.51 | 14.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 0.94 |
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Groceries
| Item | Potsdam | Iowa Colony |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 1.07 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.92 | 3.8 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.41 | 4.15 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.13 | 14.96 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.97 | 10.98 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.93 | 14.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 1.71 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 | 1.6 |
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Other
| Item | Potsdam | Iowa Colony |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.27 | 48.03 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.9 | 14.77 |
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| Doctors visit | 132.11 | 106.83 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.07 | 17.5 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.02 | 62.38 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.8 | 71.65 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,682.74 | 1,183.98 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,757 | 23,411 |
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