How Much Would It Cost To Live On Mars? [Infographic]

Friday, January 18, 2013 - 12:30 in Mathematics & Economics

Mars Lander Concept Wikimedia CommonsSpoiler: A lot. Somebody--no one remembers exactly who--once said that there are three things that matter in real estate: location, location, location. And so it seems: a cramped, roach-ridden studio apartment in Manhattan's West Village will run you $36,000 a year; a cramped little lander with inflatable rooms on Mars will cost something in the neighborhood of $200 million. Plus transportation. And food, of course. Here's a full breakdown, infographic-style, from the good people at Neo Mammalian Studios: Click here to see a larger version.

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