Cost of living
Schenectady County compared to Norfolk Island
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Overview comparison
Schenectady CountyNorfolk Island
Consumer prices in Norfolk Island are roughly 21% higher than in Schenectady County.
Cost of living
| Item | Schenectady County | Norfolk Island |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,999 | 2,485 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,464 | 6,641 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,082 | 866 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,630 | 2,833 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,412.32 | 1,541.1 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,844.21 | 3,140.64 |
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| Food person | 615 | 665 |
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| Food family | 1,767 | 1,641 |
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| Transport person | 97.08 | 100.3 |
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| Transport family | 343.72 | 246.71 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.2 years | 84.89 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Schenectady County | Norfolk Island |
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| Lunch Menu | 22.31 | 20.89 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 74.46 | 65.17 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.7 | 10.41 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.84 | 5.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.45 | 5.08 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.61 | 2.9 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Schenectady County | Norfolk Island |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,465.67 | 1,669.74 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,057.13 | 1,069.92 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,982.18 | 3,029.37 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,175.47 | 2,071.91 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 143.87 | 119.73 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 241.05 | 203.17 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 58.89 | 56.4 |
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Transportation
| Item | Schenectady County | Norfolk Island |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.69 | 7.1 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,284 | 4,083 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,171 | 3,190 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.33 | 2.59 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69.72% | 66.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.95 | 21.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.88 | 1.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Schenectady County | Norfolk Island |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 | 1.17 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.84 | 4.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.14 | 3.72 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.3 | 12.24 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.29 | 12.82 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.4 | 17.93 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.68 | 2.08 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 | 1.66 |
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Other
| Item | Schenectady County | Norfolk Island |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.95 | 58.16 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.22 | 13.07 |
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| Doctors visit | 122.82 | 106.61 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.01 | 20.8 |
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| Brand Jeans | 67.66 | 59.19 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.45 | 73.82 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,305.14 | 1,244.49 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,681 | 21,491 |
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