Cost of living
Durham (United Kingdom) compared to Hertfordshire
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Overview comparison
Durham (United Kingdom)Hertfordshire
Consumer prices in Hertfordshire are roughly 15% higher than in Durham (United Kingdom).
Cost of living
| Item | Durham (United Kingdom) | Hertfordshire |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,482 | 1,900 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,655 | 6,247 |
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| Without rent one person | 832 | 1,010 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,154 | 2,929 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,389.72 | 1,458.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,959.27 | 2,644.38 |
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| Food person | 524 | 469 |
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| Food family | 1,416 | 1,171 |
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| Transport person | 166.6 | 190.05 |
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| Transport family | 531.5 | 527.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.37 years | 76.98 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Durham (United Kingdom) | Hertfordshire |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.91 | 22.79 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 84.12 | 65.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.1 | 10.91 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.16 | 5.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.93 | 5.43 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.62 | 2.4 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Durham (United Kingdom) | Hertfordshire |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,761.09 | 1,492.15 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,045.02 | 1,165.48 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,376.65 | 3,121.77 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,796.41 | 2,307.24 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 192.76 | 186.11 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 249.57 | 219.56 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 41.72 | 34.22 |
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Transportation
| Item | Durham (United Kingdom) | Hertfordshire |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.31 | 6.08 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,975 | 8,083 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,028 | 6,536 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.84 | 3.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 105.78% | 93.82% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.85 | 18.77 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.24 | 2.16 |
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Groceries
| Item | Durham (United Kingdom) | Hertfordshire |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 | 1.77 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.59 | 1.5 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.54 | 3.76 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.6 | 8.43 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.49 | 9 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.82 | 15.75 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.86 | 1.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 0.8 |
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Other
| Item | Durham (United Kingdom) | Hertfordshire |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.92 | 53.83 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.15 | 11.97 |
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| Doctors visit | 127.14 | 125.6 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.51 | 13.67 |
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| Brand Jeans | 81.29 | 76.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.01 | 100.29 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,010.47 | 1,626.76 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,170 | 22,069 |
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