Cost of living
Essex (United Kingdom) compared to Orkney Islands
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Overview comparison
Essex (United Kingdom)Orkney Islands
Consumer prices in Orkney Islands are roughly 32% higher than in Essex (United Kingdom).
Cost of living
| Item | Essex (United Kingdom) | Orkney Islands |
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| Total with rent one person | 486 | 2,288 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,313 | 4,696 |
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| Without rent one person | 369 | 754 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,143 | 3,158 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 242 | 1,230.34 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 429.1 | 2,419 |
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| Food person | 194 | 619 |
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| Food family | 577 | 1,284 |
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| Transport person | 57.33 | 147.82 |
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| Transport family | 145.81 | 380.97 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.15 years | 67.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Essex (United Kingdom) | Orkney Islands |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.09 | 19.19 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.63 | 104.09 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.64 | 7.64 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 | 7.27 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.1 | 4.33 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.47 | 2 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Essex (United Kingdom) | Orkney Islands |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 293.52 | 1,107.19 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 164.81 | 952.16 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 523.6 | 2,556.9 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 280.61 | 1,971.57 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 31.02 | 132.3 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.81 | 221.84 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.82 | 38.53 |
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Transportation
| Item | Essex (United Kingdom) | Orkney Islands |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.31 | 5.13 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,119 | 4,456 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,663 | 3,585 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.56 | 3.37 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.2% | 86.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.39 | 21.57 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.34 | 2.09 |
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Groceries
| Item | Essex (United Kingdom) | Orkney Islands |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.74 | 1.73 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.4 | 1.63 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.85 | 3.89 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.88 | 10.64 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.93 | 7.56 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.59 | 14.5 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.26 | 1.47 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 | 0.81 |
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Other
| Item | Essex (United Kingdom) | Orkney Islands |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 32.88 | 37.17 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.04 | 17.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.58 | 83.08 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.59 | 19.65 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.29 | 95.39 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 63.1 | 101.21 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 262.11 | 1,123.84 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,230 | 12,472 |
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