Cost of living
Elgin (United Kingdom) compared to Lothian
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Overview comparison
Elgin (United Kingdom)Lothian
Consumer prices in Lothian are roughly 0% higher than in Elgin (United Kingdom).
Cost of living
| Item | Elgin (United Kingdom) | Lothian |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,043 | 2,159 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,094 | 5,567 |
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| Without rent one person | 816 | 744 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,178 | 3,016 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,197.15 | 1,367 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,695.03 | 2,682.77 |
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| Food person | 496 | 510 |
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| Food family | 1,157 | 1,517 |
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| Transport person | 183.56 | 176.56 |
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| Transport family | 360.11 | 341.23 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.23 years | 65.43 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Elgin (United Kingdom) | Lothian |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.73 | 19.83 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 73.11 | 96.51 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.15 | 10.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.28 | 6.63 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.35 | 5.46 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.59 | 2.22 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Elgin (United Kingdom) | Lothian |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,713.27 | 1,188.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,191.14 | 1,228.04 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,234.41 | 2,953.53 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,084.7 | 1,626.3 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 196.38 | 146.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 269.83 | 344.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 42.86 | 41.31 |
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Transportation
| Item | Elgin (United Kingdom) | Lothian |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.64 | 5.44 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 8,444 | 6,725 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,156 | 4,847 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.58 | 2.97 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 108.53% | 72.56% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.96 | 26.62 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.54 | 1.83 |
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Groceries
| Item | Elgin (United Kingdom) | Lothian |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.86 | 1.55 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.56 | 2.1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.73 | 4.13 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.77 | 12.55 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.21 | 9.29 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.95 | 12.97 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 1.33 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 | 1.01 |
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Other
| Item | Elgin (United Kingdom) | Lothian |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 54.69 | 58.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.93 | 14.15 |
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| Doctors visit | 132.56 | 96.74 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.2 | 24.92 |
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| Brand Jeans | 105.22 | 118.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.23 | 90.07 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,967.36 | 1,505.97 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,834 | 22,313 |
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