Cost of living
Carmarthenshire compared to Midlothian (United Kingdom)
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Overview comparison
CarmarthenshireMidlothian (United Kingdom)
Consumer prices in Carmarthenshire are roughly 64% higher than in Midlothian (United Kingdom).
Cost of living
| Item | Carmarthenshire | Midlothian (United Kingdom) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,818 | 562 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,344 | 1,203 |
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| Without rent one person | 623 | 269 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,102 | 1,063 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,191.41 | 250.77 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,467.37 | 431.11 |
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| Food person | 522 | 258 |
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| Food family | 1,372 | 542 |
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| Transport person | 81.77 | 47.13 |
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| Transport family | 198.39 | 106.2 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.22 years | 66.23 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Carmarthenshire | Midlothian (United Kingdom) |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.16 | 5.23 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 76.92 | 19.23 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.88 | 7.14 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.15 | 1.02 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.16 | 1.58 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.07 | 0.83 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Carmarthenshire | Midlothian (United Kingdom) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,314.23 | 194.38 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 957.84 | 149.57 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,341 | 384.17 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,166.09 | 221.09 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 184.51 | 48.33 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 316.82 | 88.42 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 32.47 | 23.82 |
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Transportation
| Item | Carmarthenshire | Midlothian (United Kingdom) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.63 | 13.84 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,662 | 1,092 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,728 | 680 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.22 | 0.63 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.72% | 38.16% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.86 | 15.19 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.68 | 0.68 |
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Groceries
| Item | Carmarthenshire | Midlothian (United Kingdom) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.09 | 0.86 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.79 | 1.26 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.15 | 1.89 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.44 | 3.64 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.93 | 3.12 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.59 | 5.6 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.7 | 1.32 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 | 0.46 |
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Other
| Item | Carmarthenshire | Midlothian (United Kingdom) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.44 | 16.33 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.73 | 3.09 |
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| Doctors visit | 94.2 | 26.88 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.43 | 3.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 52.61 | 41.26 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.84 | 77.1 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,420.28 | 183.52 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,439 | 3,091 |
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