Cost of living
Ulster (United States) compared to Fairfax County
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Overview comparison
Ulster (United States)Fairfax County
Consumer prices in Ulster (United States) are roughly 21% higher than in Fairfax County.
Cost of living
| Item | Ulster (United States) | Fairfax County |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,253 | 2,265 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,015 | 4,758 |
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| Without rent one person | 918 | 903 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,801 | 2,323 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,867.67 | 1,154.32 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,255.45 | 2,400.1 |
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| Food person | 630 | 537 |
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| Food family | 1,809 | 1,309 |
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| Transport person | 91.44 | 103.19 |
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| Transport family | 249.06 | 281.06 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.14 years | 65.53 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ulster (United States) | Fairfax County |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.68 | 19.08 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 85.76 | 80.67 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.24 | 12 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.93 | 6.43 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.48 | 6.94 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.86 | 2.33 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ulster (United States) | Fairfax County |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,902.9 | 1,396.08 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,577.28 | 925.1 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,885.4 | 2,351.66 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,754.06 | 2,168.03 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 135.64 | 142.63 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 162.01 | 157.01 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 57.2 | 69.74 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ulster (United States) | Fairfax County |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.53 | 6.51 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,311 | 3,281 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,207 | 2,858 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.48 | 2.24 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 68.31% | 78.76% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.63 | 15.34 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.85 | 0.8 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ulster (United States) | Fairfax County |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 | 0.76 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.05 | 3.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.41 | 3.18 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.77 | 13.77 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.76 | 6.66 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.11 | 13.14 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 1.68 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 | 1.35 |
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Other
| Item | Ulster (United States) | Fairfax County |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.87 | 46.39 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.67 | 12.17 |
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| Doctors visit | 111.41 | 148.82 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.78 | 23.93 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.24 | 65.09 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 89.38 | 123.39 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,389.11 | 1,068.5 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,797 | 17,552 |
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