Cost of living comparison
Newark is 9.4% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 17.9% less in Newark
- Groceries
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pay 2.9% more in Newark
- Transportation
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pay 20.7% less in Newark
- Housing
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pay 15.8% less in Newark
- Childcare
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pay 28.6% less in Newark
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 20.1% less in Newark
- Clothing
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pay 34.1% more in Newark
The cost of clothing and groceries in Newark are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, transportation, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and housing are lower in Newark.
If you lived in Newark instead of United States, you would:
pay 17.9% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
Newark
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$16.00
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$9.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.00
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$1.50
|
|
pay 2.9% more for groceries
|
United States
|
Newark
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$1.99
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$8.27
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$2.67
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$2.16
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$4.00
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$2.48
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$1.53
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$2.30
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$2.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.10
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.99
|
|
pay 20.7% less for transportation
|
United States
|
Newark
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$3.26
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
$60.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$17,500.00
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
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pay 15.8% less for housing
|
United States
|
Newark
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$50.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,533.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$1,300.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$117.00
|
|
pay 28.6% less for childcare
|
United States
|
Newark
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$1,200.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$12,000.00
|
|
pay 20.1% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Newark
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$3.25
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$4.33
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$8.82
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$11.50
|
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pay 34.1% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Newark
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$41.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$93.33
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$275.00
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