Cost of living
Dorset compared to Hertfordshire
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Overview comparison
DorsetHertfordshire
Consumer prices in Dorset are roughly 4% higher than in Hertfordshire.
Cost of living
| Item | Dorset | Hertfordshire |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,854 | 1,900 |
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| Total with rent family | 7,624 | 6,247 |
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| Without rent one person | 736 | 1,010 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,769 | 2,929 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,513.91 | 1,458.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 4,198.56 | 2,644.38 |
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| Food person | 506 | 469 |
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| Food family | 1,106 | 1,171 |
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| Transport person | 72.37 | 190.05 |
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| Transport family | 195.08 | 527.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.64 years | 76.98 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Dorset | Hertfordshire |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.28 | 22.79 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 74.41 | 65.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.61 | 10.91 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.18 | 5.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.88 | 5.43 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.78 | 2.4 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Dorset | Hertfordshire |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,274.07 | 1,492.15 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,237.29 | 1,165.48 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,717.05 | 3,121.77 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 4,071.44 | 2,307.24 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 216.94 | 186.11 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 241.26 | 219.56 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 41.75 | 34.22 |
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Transportation
| Item | Dorset | Hertfordshire |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.6 | 6.08 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,272 | 8,083 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,846 | 6,536 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.58 | 3.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 84.81% | 93.82% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.88 | 18.77 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.78 | 2.16 |
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Groceries
| Item | Dorset | Hertfordshire |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 1.77 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.71 | 1.5 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.07 | 3.76 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.83 | 8.43 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.51 | 9 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.37 | 15.75 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.19 | 1.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 | 0.8 |
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Other
| Item | Dorset | Hertfordshire |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.11 | 53.83 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.66 | 11.97 |
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| Doctors visit | 94.35 | 125.6 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.24 | 13.67 |
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| Brand Jeans | 73.12 | 76.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 99.4 | 100.29 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,903.83 | 1,626.76 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 26,774 | 22,069 |
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