Cost of living
Wakefield compared to Carmichael
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Overview comparison
WakefieldCarmichael
Consumer prices in Wakefield are roughly 8% higher than in Carmichael.
Cost of living
| Item | Wakefield | Carmichael |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,521 | 2,729 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,463 | 6,401 |
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| Without rent one person | 832 | 847 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,087 | 3,375 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,510.72 | 1,535.69 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,931.4 | 3,219.54 |
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| Food person | 511 | 518 |
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| Food family | 1,614 | 1,784 |
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| Transport person | 117.58 | 100.28 |
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| Transport family | 216.11 | 237.75 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.09 years | 87.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Wakefield | Carmichael |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.53 | 16.18 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 77.84 | 83.02 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.26 | 10.48 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.29 | 5.31 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.84 | 4.43 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.21 | 2.77 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Wakefield | Carmichael |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,681.18 | 1,663.72 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,442.62 | 1,541.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,651.03 | 3,555.72 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,191.37 | 2,776.54 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 127.34 | 128.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 220.26 | 172.47 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 74.52 | 53.82 |
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Transportation
| Item | Wakefield | Carmichael |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.6 | 6.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,993 | 3,781 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,529 | 2,930 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.52 | 2.38 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 61.64% | 61.15% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.83 | 16.4 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.98 | 1.19 |
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Groceries
| Item | Wakefield | Carmichael |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 | 1.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.64 | 3.97 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.61 | 3.83 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.81 | 10.67 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.13 | 10.08 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.19 | 14.3 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.63 | 2.09 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 | 1.54 |
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Other
| Item | Wakefield | Carmichael |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.73 | 58.29 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.64 | 11.92 |
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| Doctors visit | 123.92 | 136.38 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.93 | 23.4 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.97 | 61.43 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 89.98 | 96.64 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,223.84 | 1,656.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 22,645 | 17,159 |
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