Cost of living
Rhode Island compared to Michigan
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Rhode Island are roughly 18% higher than in Michigan.
Cost of living
| Item | Rhode Island | Michigan |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,552 | 1,948 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,498 | 5,414 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,056 | 866 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,620 | 2,566 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,651.79 | 1,263.16 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,438.88 | 2,094.59 |
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| Food person | 819 | 647 |
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| Food family | 1,718 | 1,587 |
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| Transport person | 79.88 | 61.41 |
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| Transport family | 171.65 | 160.95 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.47 years | 67.45 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Rhode Island | Michigan |
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| Lunch Menu | 26.17 | 15.59 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 109.14 | 66.53 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 13.44 | 9.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.57 | 4.6 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.86 | 5.01 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.25 | 2.71 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Rhode Island | Michigan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,864.45 | 1,456.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 986.32 | 894.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,452.91 | 1,935.61 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,115.4 | 1,977.65 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 105.82 | 111.26 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 184.16 | 140.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 48.67 | 54.87 |
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Transportation
| Item | Rhode Island | Michigan |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.42 | 5.39 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,752 | 2,639 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,604 | 1,591 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.06 | 1.81 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 70.34% | 62.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.08 | 15.72 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.95 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | Rhode Island | Michigan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 | 0.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.21 | 2.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.67 | 3.08 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.55 | 10.2 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.44 | 10.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.25 | 12.61 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.29 | 1.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 | 1.12 |
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Other
| Item | Rhode Island | Michigan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 56.84 | 36.59 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.65 | 13.46 |
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| Doctors visit | 96.89 | 89.26 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.77 | 14.39 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.27 | 51.81 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.63 | 102.31 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,692.56 | 1,268.03 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,589 | 18,262 |
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