Cost of living
Argyll and Bute compared to Elgin (United Kingdom)
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Overview comparison
Argyll and ButeElgin (United Kingdom)
Consumer prices in Argyll and Bute are roughly 1% higher than in Elgin (United Kingdom).
Cost of living
| Item | Argyll and Bute | Elgin (United Kingdom) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,672 | 2,043 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,400 | 6,094 |
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| Without rent one person | 747 | 816 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,199 | 3,178 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,494.59 | 1,197.15 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,398.15 | 2,695.03 |
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| Food person | 607 | 496 |
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| Food family | 1,243 | 1,157 |
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| Transport person | 185.67 | 183.56 |
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| Transport family | 392.64 | 360.11 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.85 years | 84.23 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Argyll and Bute | Elgin (United Kingdom) |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.57 | 19.73 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 82.37 | 73.11 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.93 | 10.15 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.31 | 5.28 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.55 | 4.35 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.22 | 2.59 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Argyll and Bute | Elgin (United Kingdom) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,502.25 | 1,713.27 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,377.01 | 1,191.14 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,302.33 | 3,234.41 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,552.7 | 2,084.7 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 204.76 | 196.38 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 232.52 | 269.83 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 36.54 | 42.86 |
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Transportation
| Item | Argyll and Bute | Elgin (United Kingdom) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.15 | 4.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,244 | 8,444 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,572 | 6,156 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.61 | 3.58 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 95.3% | 108.53% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.64 | 20.96 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.86 | 1.54 |
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Groceries
| Item | Argyll and Bute | Elgin (United Kingdom) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 | 1.86 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.4 | 1.56 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.79 | 3.73 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.1 | 11.77 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.84 | 9.21 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.55 | 14.95 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 | 1.88 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 0.98 |
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Other
| Item | Argyll and Bute | Elgin (United Kingdom) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.3 | 54.69 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.4 | 13.93 |
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| Doctors visit | 126.2 | 132.56 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.34 | 16.2 |
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| Brand Jeans | 94.91 | 105.22 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 115.74 | 90.23 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,968.93 | 1,967.36 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,666 | 16,834 |
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