Cost of living
Tamarac compared to Lake Zurich
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Overview comparison
TamaracLake Zurich
Consumer prices in Tamarac are roughly 5% higher than in Lake Zurich.
Cost of living
| Item | Tamarac | Lake Zurich |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,957 | 2,487 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,576 | 6,712 |
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| Without rent one person | 814 | 846 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,465 | 2,880 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,813.34 | 1,730.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,977.12 | 2,383.68 |
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| Food person | 532 | 696 |
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| Food family | 1,451 | 1,809 |
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| Transport person | 84.49 | 112.45 |
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| Transport family | 312.2 | 222.21 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.08 years | 75.55 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Tamarac | Lake Zurich |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.77 | 20.37 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 71.5 | 89.41 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.51 | 11.03 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.32 | 6.13 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.83 | 4.67 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.25 | 2.74 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Tamarac | Lake Zurich |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,966.96 | 1,454 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,351.19 | 1,439.85 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,200.5 | 2,771.06 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,521.2 | 2,674.55 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 138.14 | 116.4 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 190.21 | 161.68 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 65.6 | 62.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Tamarac | Lake Zurich |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.41 | 6.84 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,815 | 5,102 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,414 | 3,225 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.72 | 2.63 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 76.48% | 70.35% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.4 | 17.02 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.92 | 0.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | Tamarac | Lake Zurich |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 | 1.19 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.03 | 4 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.34 | 4.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.97 | 12.49 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.26 | 9.82 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.35 | 16.64 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 2.04 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 | 1.44 |
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Other
| Item | Tamarac | Lake Zurich |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.59 | 44.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.31 | 12.82 |
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| Doctors visit | 106.01 | 96.03 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.71 | 16.85 |
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| Brand Jeans | 55.87 | 50.33 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 80.69 | 78.12 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,689.01 | 1,291.91 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,088 | 17,612 |
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