Cost of living
South Dakota compared to Appalachian Plateau
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Overview comparison
South DakotaAppalachian Plateau
Consumer prices in South Dakota are roughly 10% higher than in Appalachian Plateau.
Cost of living
| Item | South Dakota | Appalachian Plateau |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,235 | 2,379 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,681 | 6,156 |
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| Without rent one person | 803 | 1,040 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,641 | 2,282 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,310.28 | 1,602.31 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,293.16 | 2,039.74 |
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| Food person | 624 | 701 |
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| Food family | 1,208 | 1,758 |
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| Transport person | 43.3 | 127.1 |
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| Transport family | 141.94 | 358.75 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.66 years | 73.07 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South Dakota | Appalachian Plateau |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.36 | 15.69 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 55.42 | 66.76 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.27 | 13.35 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.89 | 4.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.2 | 4.57 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.43 | 3.26 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South Dakota | Appalachian Plateau |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,150.98 | 1,739.4 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 874.09 | 1,378.88 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,888.7 | 2,986.21 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,877.91 | 2,308.46 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 136.24 | 162.36 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 182.3 | 292.58 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 63.45 | 72.83 |
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Transportation
| Item | South Dakota | Appalachian Plateau |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.76 | 7.24 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,829 | 2,981 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,249 | 3,101 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.34 | 2.65 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.84% | 58.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.92 | 14.31 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.74 | 1.06 |
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Groceries
| Item | South Dakota | Appalachian Plateau |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 | 0.91 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.59 | 3.34 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.05 | 3.52 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.02 | 8.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.24 | 9.92 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.97 | 13.88 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.38 | 1.57 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 1.36 |
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Other
| Item | South Dakota | Appalachian Plateau |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 31.47 | 24.05 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.43 | 14.27 |
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| Doctors visit | 109.28 | 122.2 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.35 | 21.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.66 | 40.14 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 94.28 | 81.88 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 956.8 | 1,208.42 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,163 | 8,281 |
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