Cost of living
Dumfriesshire compared to Ayrshire and Arran
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Overview comparison
DumfriesshireAyrshire and Arran
Consumer prices in Dumfriesshire are roughly 21% higher than in Ayrshire and Arran.
Cost of living
| Item | Dumfriesshire | Ayrshire and Arran |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,159 | 2,341 |
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| Total with rent family | 8,192 | 5,382 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,189 | 982 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,562 | 3,284 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 2,454.86 | 1,647.02 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,494.92 | 2,542 |
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| Food person | 916 | 483 |
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| Food family | 2,225 | 1,383 |
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| Transport person | 91.02 | 185.5 |
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| Transport family | 214.89 | 503.77 |
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| Life expectancy | 85.21 years | 68.28 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Dumfriesshire | Ayrshire and Arran |
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| Lunch Menu | 30.87 | 16.1 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 103.12 | 92.95 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 19.23 | 10.41 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.61 | 5.7 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.77 | 5 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.48 | 2.03 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Dumfriesshire | Ayrshire and Arran |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,303.71 | 1,795.75 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,071.79 | 1,388.55 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,478.63 | 2,724.78 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,690.92 | 2,062.61 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 151.02 | 219.92 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 266.35 | 275.12 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 95.95 | 39 |
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Transportation
| Item | Dumfriesshire | Ayrshire and Arran |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.17 | 5.37 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 12,502 | 8,018 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 7,150 | 6,661 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.69 | 3.01 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 65.82% | 81.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 30.4 | 17.3 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.98 | 1.97 |
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Groceries
| Item | Dumfriesshire | Ayrshire and Arran |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 | 1.31 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.77 | 1.92 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 8.34 | 4.3 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.89 | 11.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 29.53 | 8.38 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.55 | 13.38 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.87 | 1.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.98 | 1.02 |
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Other
| Item | Dumfriesshire | Ayrshire and Arran |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 133.71 | 49.1 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.26 | 16.74 |
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| Doctors visit | 95.3 | 118.94 |
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| Haircut, simple | 24.36 | 17.43 |
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| Brand Jeans | 75.27 | 99.23 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 126.18 | 108.32 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,541.78 | 1,765.32 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,795 | 21,503 |
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