Cost of living
Somerset (United States) compared to Santa Monica (United States)
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Overview comparison
Somerset (United States)Santa Monica (United States)
Consumer prices in Somerset (United States) are roughly 12% higher than in Santa Monica (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Somerset (United States) | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,478 | 2,948 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,383 | 6,621 |
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| Without rent one person | 971 | 880 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,796 | 2,696 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,819.18 | 1,280.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,798.75 | 2,796.68 |
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| Food person | 712 | 596 |
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| Food family | 1,854 | 1,482 |
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| Transport person | 86.75 | 102.37 |
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| Transport family | 253.18 | 295.19 |
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| Life expectancy | 60.72 years | 82.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Somerset (United States) | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 17 | 14.66 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 69.08 | 74.01 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.18 | 10.23 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.64 | 5.65 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.38 | 6.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.12 | 2.58 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Somerset (United States) | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,939.68 | 2,027.26 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,262.08 | 1,577.95 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,539.53 | 2,821.02 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,763.34 | 2,227.04 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134.14 | 109.98 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 221.38 | 153.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 69.3 | 54.06 |
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Transportation
| Item | Somerset (United States) | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.51 | 5.39 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,085 | 4,209 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,440 | 3,640 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.35 | 2.02 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 61.68% | 77.64% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.95 | 20.56 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.9 | 0.99 |
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Groceries
| Item | Somerset (United States) | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 | 0.96 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.06 | 2.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.24 | 4.48 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.59 | 11.18 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.03 | 9.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.26 | 16.7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.99 | 1.95 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 | 1.51 |
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Other
| Item | Somerset (United States) | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.86 | 50.63 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.73 | 14.03 |
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| Doctors visit | 130.53 | 129.57 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.4 | 16.28 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.68 | 44.11 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 83.32 | 100.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,653.87 | 1,310.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,847 | 17,428 |
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