Cost of living
Waterloo compared to Piedmont (United States)
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Overview comparison
WaterlooPiedmont (United States)
Consumer prices in Piedmont (United States) are roughly 5% higher than in Waterloo.
Cost of living
| Item | Waterloo | Piedmont (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,270 | 2,390 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,907 | 6,363 |
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| Without rent one person | 744 | 702 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,487 | 3,359 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,665.88 | 1,283.03 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,321.67 | 2,956.84 |
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| Food person | 506 | 537 |
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| Food family | 1,920 | 1,472 |
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| Transport person | 96.47 | 97.7 |
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| Transport family | 215.34 | 219.83 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.55 years | 80.66 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Waterloo | Piedmont (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 21.3 | 16.51 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68.91 | 84.04 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.16 | 10.33 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.3 | 5.45 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.02 | 4.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.07 | 2.83 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Waterloo | Piedmont (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,057.59 | 1,479.02 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,233.59 | 1,375.04 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,010.32 | 2,924.92 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,574.08 | 2,997.27 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 108.62 | 97.87 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 155.14 | 193.66 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 66.4 | 67.41 |
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Transportation
| Item | Waterloo | Piedmont (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.69 | 5.56 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,006 | 3,678 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,478 | 3,027 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.04 | 2.3 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 56.91% | 63.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.42 | 17.78 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.86 | 0.82 |
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Groceries
| Item | Waterloo | Piedmont (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 | 1.07 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.72 | 3.99 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.4 | 3.03 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.24 | 10.55 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.57 | 9.92 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.53 | 12.7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.74 | 1.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 | 1.66 |
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Other
| Item | Waterloo | Piedmont (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.57 | 44.67 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.84 | 13.03 |
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| Doctors visit | 99.01 | 137.2 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.86 | 18.89 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.13 | 57.15 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 96.97 | 74.61 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,415.67 | 1,305.32 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,417 | 23,527 |
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