Cost of living
Essex (United Kingdom) compared to Fife
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Overview comparison
Essex (United Kingdom)Fife
Consumer prices in Fife are roughly 54% higher than in Essex (United Kingdom).
Cost of living
| Item | Essex (United Kingdom) | Fife |
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| Total with rent one person | 486 | 2,700 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,313 | 6,065 |
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| Without rent one person | 369 | 1,012 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,143 | 3,423 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 242 | 1,462.92 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 429.1 | 2,283.75 |
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| Food person | 194 | 619 |
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| Food family | 577 | 1,566 |
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| Transport person | 57.33 | 177.96 |
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| Transport family | 145.81 | 488.58 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.15 years | 77.89 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Essex (United Kingdom) | Fife |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.09 | 22.32 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.63 | 80.81 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.64 | 10.44 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 | 6.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.1 | 4.7 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.47 | 2.7 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Essex (United Kingdom) | Fife |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 293.52 | 1,581.41 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 164.81 | 1,061.23 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 523.6 | 3,292.03 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 280.61 | 2,183.13 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 31.02 | 193.61 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.81 | 327.91 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.82 | 40.33 |
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Transportation
| Item | Essex (United Kingdom) | Fife |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.31 | 5.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,119 | 8,660 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,663 | 4,321 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.56 | 2.29 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.2% | 82.29% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.39 | 24.53 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.34 | 1.84 |
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Groceries
| Item | Essex (United Kingdom) | Fife |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.74 | 1.81 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.4 | 2.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.85 | 4.89 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.88 | 12.41 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.93 | 10.72 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.59 | 14.72 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.26 | 1.45 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 | 0.81 |
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Other
| Item | Essex (United Kingdom) | Fife |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 32.88 | 55.63 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.04 | 18.34 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.58 | 118.13 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.59 | 24.26 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.29 | 140.77 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 63.1 | 87.7 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 262.11 | 1,898.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,230 | 22,897 |
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