Cost of living
Somerton compared to New Jersey
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Overview comparison
SomertonNew Jersey
Consumer prices in New Jersey are roughly 7% higher than in Somerton.
Cost of living
| Item | Somerton | New Jersey |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,432 | 2,637 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,409 | 6,719 |
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| Without rent one person | 788 | 948 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,609 | 3,440 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,633.28 | 1,560.9 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,845.74 | 3,078.26 |
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| Food person | 597 | 637 |
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| Food family | 1,764 | 1,429 |
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| Transport person | 86.22 | 77.18 |
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| Transport family | 232.86 | 186.24 |
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| Life expectancy | 60.75 years | 58.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Somerton | New Jersey |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.33 | 18.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 88.97 | 93.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.44 | 11.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.96 | 7.21 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.34 | 5.81 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.54 | 2.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Somerton | New Jersey |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,052.34 | 2,113.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,450.78 | 1,832.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,819.76 | 3,513.61 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,667.06 | 2,744.87 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 98.01 | 119.16 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 218 | 152.36 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 67.95 | 59.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Somerton | New Jersey |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.21 | 6.08 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,788 | 3,495 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,766 | 4,587 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.45 | 4.04 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 72.22% | 69.75% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.37 | 19.01 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.88 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | Somerton | New Jersey |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 | 1.07 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.01 | 4.36 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.23 | 3.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.29 | 17.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.8 | 13.34 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.19 | 15.62 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.57 | 1.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 | 1.91 |
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Other
| Item | Somerton | New Jersey |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 59.92 | 40.58 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.33 | 17.05 |
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| Doctors visit | 115.02 | 165.87 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.49 | 27.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 64.51 | 55.47 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.46 | 86.38 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,260.43 | 1,260.89 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,356 | 17,259 |
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