Cost of living in Joliet is 41% higher than in Portsmouth (without rent).
Rent in Joliet is 154% more expensive than in Portsmouth.
Cost of living including rent in Joliet is 97% higher than in Portsmouth.
Food in Joliet is 35% more expensive than in Portsmouth.
Transport in Joliet is 18% more expensive than in Portsmouth.
| Joliet | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Joliet | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.7 $ | 5.58 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 65.3 $ | 55.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.92 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.24 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.51 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.38 $ | 2.21 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.45 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.99 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.33 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ | 9.62 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.92 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.29 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.75 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.6 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.06 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.32 $ | 7.44 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.35 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 93.1 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.5 $ | 33.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 123 $ | 42 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.88 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.69 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.88 $ | 1.4 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
105 $ | 85.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
158 $ | 130 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
66.8 $ | 65 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,205 $ | 401 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,335 $ | 849 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,406 $ | 429 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,778 $ | 1,008 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,747 $ | 1,244 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,211 $ | 964 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,079 $ | 628 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.46 % | 7.65 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.1 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Haircut | 26.7 $ | 6.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.8 $ | 55.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.1 $ | 55 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,435 $ | 111 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,402 $ | 3,308 $ |