Cost of living
Valparaiso (United States) compared to Somerset (United States)
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Overview comparison
Valparaiso (United States)Somerset (United States)
Consumer prices in Somerset (United States) are roughly 66% higher than in Valparaiso (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Valparaiso (United States) | Somerset (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,032 | 2,478 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,222 | 5,383 |
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| Without rent one person | 518 | 971 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,379 | 2,796 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 528.59 | 1,819.18 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 580.29 | 2,798.75 |
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| Food person | 332 | 712 |
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| Food family | 903 | 1,854 |
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| Transport person | 73.35 | 86.75 |
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| Transport family | 199.61 | 253.18 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.5 years | 60.72 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Valparaiso (United States) | Somerset (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.62 | 17 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 53.73 | 69.08 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.56 | 9.18 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.52 | 6.64 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.52 | 6.38 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.48 | 2.12 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Valparaiso (United States) | Somerset (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 378.56 | 1,939.68 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 335.79 | 1,262.08 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 630.12 | 3,539.53 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 546.12 | 2,763.34 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 81.59 | 134.14 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 126.21 | 221.38 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.98 | 69.3 |
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Transportation
| Item | Valparaiso (United States) | Somerset (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.63 | 5.51 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,579 | 4,085 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,605 | 3,440 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.48 | 2.35 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 47.99% | 61.68% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.08 | 15.95 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.75 | 0.9 |
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Groceries
| Item | Valparaiso (United States) | Somerset (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 | 0.96 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.34 | 4.06 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.29 | 3.24 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.82 | 13.59 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.55 | 12.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.97 | 14.26 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.55 | 1.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 | 1.61 |
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Other
| Item | Valparaiso (United States) | Somerset (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29 | 52.86 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.51 | 14.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 51.47 | 130.53 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.11 | 21.4 |
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| Brand Jeans | 58.46 | 45.68 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 55.94 | 83.32 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 403.43 | 1,653.87 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,712 | 23,847 |
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