Cost of living
Christchurch (United Kingdom) compared to Orkney Islands
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Overview comparison
Christchurch (United Kingdom)Orkney Islands
Consumer prices in Orkney Islands are roughly 16% higher than in Christchurch (United Kingdom).
Cost of living
| Item | Christchurch (United Kingdom) | Orkney Islands |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,221 | 2,288 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,276 | 4,696 |
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| Without rent one person | 710 | 754 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,461 | 3,158 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,148.78 | 1,230.34 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,717.08 | 2,419 |
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| Food person | 636 | 619 |
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| Food family | 1,531 | 1,284 |
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| Transport person | 71.18 | 147.82 |
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| Transport family | 294.22 | 380.97 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.56 years | 67.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Christchurch (United Kingdom) | Orkney Islands |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.11 | 19.19 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 73.33 | 104.09 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.38 | 7.64 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.4 | 7.27 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.91 | 4.33 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.81 | 2 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Christchurch (United Kingdom) | Orkney Islands |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,351.02 | 1,107.19 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,182.41 | 952.16 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,817.28 | 2,556.9 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,140.85 | 1,971.57 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 83.86 | 132.3 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 105.01 | 221.84 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 44.3 | 38.53 |
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Transportation
| Item | Christchurch (United Kingdom) | Orkney Islands |
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| Local transport ticket | 7 | 5.13 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,465 | 4,456 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,122 | 3,585 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.02 | 3.37 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.6% | 86.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.23 | 21.57 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.65 | 2.09 |
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Groceries
| Item | Christchurch (United Kingdom) | Orkney Islands |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 1.73 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.7 | 1.63 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 7.85 | 3.89 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.78 | 10.64 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.75 | 7.56 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.31 | 14.5 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.38 | 1.47 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 | 0.81 |
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Other
| Item | Christchurch (United Kingdom) | Orkney Islands |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.79 | 37.17 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.48 | 17.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 37.19 | 83.08 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.61 | 19.65 |
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| Brand Jeans | 65.86 | 95.39 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 84.71 | 101.21 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 780 | 1,123.84 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,321 | 12,472 |
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