Cost of living
Durham (United Kingdom) compared to South West England
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Overview comparison
Durham (United Kingdom)South West England
Consumer prices in South West England are roughly 15% higher than in Durham (United Kingdom).
Cost of living
| Item | Durham (United Kingdom) | South West England |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,482 | 2,741 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,655 | 5,722 |
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| Without rent one person | 832 | 891 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,154 | 3,219 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,389.72 | 1,475.12 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,959.27 | 2,625.25 |
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| Food person | 524 | 485 |
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| Food family | 1,416 | 1,498 |
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| Transport person | 166.6 | 144.82 |
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| Transport family | 531.5 | 442.75 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.37 years | 72.68 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Durham (United Kingdom) | South West England |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.91 | 20.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 84.12 | 73.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.1 | 7.39 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.16 | 6.34 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.93 | 5.94 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.62 | 2.35 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Durham (United Kingdom) | South West England |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,761.09 | 1,773.22 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,045.02 | 1,273.35 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,376.65 | 3,402.53 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,796.41 | 1,906.06 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 192.76 | 158.67 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 249.57 | 314.16 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 41.72 | 47.76 |
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Transportation
| Item | Durham (United Kingdom) | South West England |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.31 | 6.26 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,975 | 7,189 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,028 | 6,361 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.84 | 2.53 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 105.78% | 96.2% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.85 | 20.92 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.24 | 1.6 |
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Groceries
| Item | Durham (United Kingdom) | South West England |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 | 1.7 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.59 | 1.58 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.54 | 3.56 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.6 | 10.7 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.49 | 11.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.82 | 13.52 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.86 | 1.61 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 1.16 |
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Other
| Item | Durham (United Kingdom) | South West England |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.92 | 37.41 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.15 | 16.08 |
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| Doctors visit | 127.14 | 68.43 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.51 | 18.78 |
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| Brand Jeans | 81.29 | 95.17 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.01 | 111.6 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,010.47 | 2,225.35 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,170 | 21,650 |
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