Cost of living
South Union compared to Carmichael
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Overview comparison
South UnionCarmichael
Consumer prices in South Union are roughly 6% higher than in Carmichael.
Cost of living
| Item | South Union | Carmichael |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,528 | 2,729 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,734 | 6,401 |
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| Without rent one person | 910 | 847 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,442 | 3,375 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,397.82 | 1,535.69 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,236.14 | 3,219.54 |
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| Food person | 560 | 518 |
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| Food family | 1,906 | 1,784 |
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| Transport person | 81.95 | 100.28 |
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| Transport family | 315.36 | 237.75 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.15 years | 87.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South Union | Carmichael |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.14 | 16.18 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68.42 | 83.02 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.08 | 10.48 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.82 | 5.31 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.9 | 4.43 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.06 | 2.77 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South Union | Carmichael |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,820.72 | 1,663.72 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,097.48 | 1,541.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,585.06 | 3,555.72 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,732.11 | 2,776.54 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 136.93 | 128.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 158.95 | 172.47 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 58.69 | 53.82 |
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Transportation
| Item | South Union | Carmichael |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.95 | 6.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,215 | 3,781 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,306 | 2,930 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.65 | 2.38 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.65% | 61.15% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.86 | 16.4 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.12 | 1.19 |
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Groceries
| Item | South Union | Carmichael |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 1.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.33 | 3.97 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.81 | 3.83 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.13 | 10.67 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.17 | 10.08 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.6 | 14.3 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.82 | 2.09 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 | 1.54 |
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Other
| Item | South Union | Carmichael |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 60.15 | 58.29 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.39 | 11.92 |
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| Doctors visit | 98.62 | 136.38 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.9 | 23.4 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.38 | 61.43 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 76.88 | 96.64 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,505.84 | 1,656.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 22,325 | 17,159 |
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