Cost of living comparison
If you lived in South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands instead of United States, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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United States
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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United States
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
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|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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United States
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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United States
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
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United States
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
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United States
|
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
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United States
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
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