equivalent

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Duke University economist Matthias Kehrig calculated that for lower-income commuters, the $1 rise in gas prices in the past month is equivalent to 2% of income.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He says his fees are the equivalent of two full time members of staff salaries per month.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Arnedo said he booked a round trip to Manila this summer for about 2,000 Canadian dollars, or the equivalent of roughly $1,438, in late January.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In Paris, for example, the average price per gallon hit the equivalent of $10.27 this week.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

I had to study many subjects and get passing grades to get to the equivalent of high school.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau