Cost of living
Ayrshire and Arran compared to Aberdeenshire
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Overview comparison
Ayrshire and ArranAberdeenshire
Consumer prices in Ayrshire and Arran are roughly 5% higher than in Aberdeenshire.
Cost of living
| Item | Ayrshire and Arran | Aberdeenshire |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,341 | 2,692 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,382 | 5,027 |
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| Without rent one person | 982 | 746 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,284 | 2,661 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,647.02 | 1,473.33 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,542 | 2,094.59 |
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| Food person | 483 | 591 |
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| Food family | 1,383 | 1,336 |
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| Transport person | 185.5 | 148.81 |
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| Transport family | 503.77 | 417.5 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.28 years | 72.73 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ayrshire and Arran | Aberdeenshire |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.1 | 19.39 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 92.95 | 80.58 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.41 | 8.05 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.7 | 7.38 |
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| Cappuccino | 5 | 3.84 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.03 | 2.41 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ayrshire and Arran | Aberdeenshire |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,795.75 | 1,231.61 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,388.55 | 1,099.03 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,724.78 | 2,915.36 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,062.61 | 1,979.34 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 219.92 | 188.96 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 275.12 | 261.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 39 | 48.66 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ayrshire and Arran | Aberdeenshire |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.37 | 5.59 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 8,018 | 8,266 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,661 | 5,795 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.01 | 2.71 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 81.86% | 83.56% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.3 | 21.67 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.97 | 2.02 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ayrshire and Arran | Aberdeenshire |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 | 1.66 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.92 | 1.52 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.3 | 3.51 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.48 | 10.89 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.38 | 8.54 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.38 | 12.49 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.46 | 1.31 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 | 1.13 |
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Other
| Item | Ayrshire and Arran | Aberdeenshire |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 49.1 | 49.1 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.74 | 16.03 |
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| Doctors visit | 118.94 | 125.2 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.43 | 13.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 99.23 | 100.55 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 108.32 | 94.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,765.32 | 1,491.73 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,503 | 21,247 |
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