Cost of living
Romulus compared to Athens (United States)
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Overview comparison
RomulusAthens (United States)
Consumer prices in Romulus are roughly 33% higher than in Athens (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Romulus | Athens (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,012 | 1,323 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,931 | 3,417 |
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| Without rent one person | 950 | 611 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,734 | 1,733 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,753.25 | 637.26 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,581.12 | 1,178.63 |
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| Food person | 572 | 436 |
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| Food family | 1,662 | 1,381 |
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| Transport person | 82.16 | 95.04 |
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| Transport family | 245.71 | 250.02 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.88 years | 71.38 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Romulus | Athens (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.71 | 16.57 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 87.02 | 58.85 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.46 | 8.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.06 | 5.54 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.92 | 3.78 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.08 | 2.01 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Romulus | Athens (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,685.9 | 706.27 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,164.98 | 406.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,924.1 | 1,338.39 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,235.36 | 996.85 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 97.22 | 129.63 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 204.52 | 208.42 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 71.19 | 34.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Romulus | Athens (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.27 | 4.21 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,852 | 3,869 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,198 | 3,599 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.88 | 1.3 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 82.06% | 30.25% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.63 | 14.42 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.93 | 1.73 |
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Groceries
| Item | Romulus | Athens (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 | 1.93 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.5 | 1.27 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.88 | 4.83 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.74 | 13.35 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.55 | 10.53 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.73 | 17.74 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.92 | 1.98 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 0.61 |
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Other
| Item | Romulus | Athens (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.97 | 54.21 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.73 | 11.32 |
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| Doctors visit | 96.85 | 55.46 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.39 | 13.6 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.19 | 104.56 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.8 | 89.81 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,165.2 | 510.52 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,582 | 12,134 |
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