Cost of living
Dorset compared to Dumfriesshire
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Overview comparison
DorsetDumfriesshire
Consumer prices in Dumfriesshire are roughly 17% higher than in Dorset.
Cost of living
| Item | Dorset | Dumfriesshire |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,854 | 3,159 |
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| Total with rent family | 7,624 | 8,192 |
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| Without rent one person | 736 | 1,189 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,769 | 3,562 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,513.91 | 2,454.86 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 4,198.56 | 3,494.92 |
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| Food person | 506 | 916 |
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| Food family | 1,106 | 2,225 |
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| Transport person | 72.37 | 91.02 |
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| Transport family | 195.08 | 214.89 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.64 years | 85.21 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Dorset | Dumfriesshire |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.28 | 30.87 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 74.41 | 103.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.61 | 19.23 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.18 | 8.61 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.88 | 4.77 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.78 | 3.48 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Dorset | Dumfriesshire |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,274.07 | 2,303.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,237.29 | 2,071.79 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,717.05 | 3,478.63 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 4,071.44 | 2,690.92 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 216.94 | 151.02 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 241.26 | 266.35 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 41.75 | 95.95 |
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Transportation
| Item | Dorset | Dumfriesshire |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.6 | 6.17 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,272 | 12,502 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,846 | 7,150 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.58 | 4.69 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 84.81% | 65.82% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.88 | 30.4 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.78 | 1.98 |
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Groceries
| Item | Dorset | Dumfriesshire |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.71 | 3.77 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.07 | 8.34 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.83 | 18.89 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.51 | 29.53 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.37 | 18.55 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.19 | 1.87 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 | 1.98 |
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Other
| Item | Dorset | Dumfriesshire |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.11 | 133.71 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.66 | 13.26 |
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| Doctors visit | 94.35 | 95.3 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.24 | 24.36 |
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| Brand Jeans | 73.12 | 75.27 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 99.4 | 126.18 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,903.83 | 1,541.78 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 26,774 | 24,795 |
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