Cost of living
Republic compared to Kern
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Republic are roughly 8% higher than in Kern.
Cost of living
| Item | Republic | Kern |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,334 | 2,573 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,912 | 4,880 |
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| Without rent one person | 874 | 1,044 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,376 | 2,512 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,402.93 | 1,374.1 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,823.64 | 2,482.36 |
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| Food person | 514 | 671 |
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| Food family | 1,618 | 1,330 |
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| Transport person | 90.43 | 119.48 |
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| Transport family | 249.39 | 318.94 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.9 years | 73.43 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Republic | Kern |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.62 | 18.65 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 76.5 | 86.46 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.28 | 10.43 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.31 | 4.94 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.02 | 5.72 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.88 | 2.73 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Republic | Kern |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,055.09 | 1,628.83 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,429.06 | 1,189.73 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,996.5 | 3,262.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,651.98 | 2,783.83 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 108.46 | 130.37 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 187.96 | 184.45 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 67.84 | 68.62 |
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Transportation
| Item | Republic | Kern |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.79 | 6.65 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,113 | 5,399 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,239 | 3,714 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.42 | 2.12 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 71.72% | 63.62% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.14 | 19.08 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.19 | 1.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Republic | Kern |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 1.04 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.11 | 4.02 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.52 | 3.5 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.19 | 13.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.26 | 9.44 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.48 | 17.85 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.05 | 1.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 1.21 |
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Other
| Item | Republic | Kern |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.71 | 61.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.22 | 12.04 |
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| Doctors visit | 123.63 | 141.36 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.68 | 20.12 |
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| Brand Jeans | 64.69 | 48.5 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 80.68 | 79.21 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,474.92 | 1,282.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,475 | 19,859 |
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