Cost of living
Argyll and Bute compared to West Dunbartonshire
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Overview comparison
Argyll and ButeWest Dunbartonshire
Consumer prices in Argyll and Bute are roughly 2% higher than in West Dunbartonshire.
Cost of living
| Item | Argyll and Bute | West Dunbartonshire |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,672 | 1,828 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,400 | 4,772 |
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| Without rent one person | 747 | 798 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,199 | 3,070 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,494.59 | 1,622.7 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,398.15 | 2,672.34 |
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| Food person | 607 | 458 |
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| Food family | 1,243 | 1,505 |
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| Transport person | 185.67 | 156.97 |
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| Transport family | 392.64 | 465.2 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.85 years | 78.2 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Argyll and Bute | West Dunbartonshire |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.57 | 15.84 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 82.37 | 82.91 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.93 | 10.13 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.31 | 7.14 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.55 | 3.83 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.22 | 2.5 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Argyll and Bute | West Dunbartonshire |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,502.25 | 1,732.37 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,377.01 | 1,302.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,302.33 | 3,199.88 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,552.7 | 1,893.36 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 204.76 | 207.18 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 232.52 | 285.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 36.54 | 45.44 |
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Transportation
| Item | Argyll and Bute | West Dunbartonshire |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.15 | 5.38 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,244 | 8,157 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,572 | 6,547 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.61 | 3.71 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 95.3% | 79.17% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.64 | 22.73 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.86 | 1.6 |
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Groceries
| Item | Argyll and Bute | West Dunbartonshire |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 | 1.56 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.4 | 1.59 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.79 | 4.23 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.1 | 11.51 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.84 | 10.41 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.55 | 12.46 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 | 1.8 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 0.82 |
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Other
| Item | Argyll and Bute | West Dunbartonshire |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.3 | 41.36 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.4 | 15.17 |
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| Doctors visit | 126.2 | 127.08 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.34 | 13.77 |
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| Brand Jeans | 94.91 | 92.62 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 115.74 | 113.3 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,968.93 | 1,592.65 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,666 | 17,109 |
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