Cost of living
Gwent compared to Carmarthenshire
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Overview comparison
GwentCarmarthenshire
Consumer prices in Gwent are roughly 16% higher than in Carmarthenshire.
Cost of living
| Item | Gwent | Carmarthenshire |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,221 | 1,818 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,245 | 3,344 |
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| Without rent one person | 702 | 623 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,764 | 2,102 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,438.38 | 1,191.41 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,609.82 | 1,467.37 |
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| Food person | 465 | 522 |
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| Food family | 1,491 | 1,372 |
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| Transport person | 72.87 | 81.77 |
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| Transport family | 163.98 | 198.39 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.61 years | 75.22 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gwent | Carmarthenshire |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.7 | 10.16 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 93.18 | 76.92 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.52 | 10.88 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.13 | 5.15 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.61 | 4.16 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.16 | 2.07 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gwent | Carmarthenshire |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,358.86 | 1,314.23 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,044.88 | 957.84 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,752.58 | 1,341 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,086.46 | 1,166.09 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 233.78 | 184.51 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 271 | 316.82 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.26 | 32.47 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gwent | Carmarthenshire |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.19 | 5.63 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,492 | 2,662 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,298 | 2,728 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.56 | 3.22 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 72.49% | 58.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.06 | 19.86 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.66 | 1.68 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gwent | Carmarthenshire |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 | 2.09 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.9 | 1.79 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.09 | 5.15 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.03 | 8.44 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.44 | 8.93 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.09 | 11.59 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.6 | 1.7 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 1.24 |
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Other
| Item | Gwent | Carmarthenshire |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.35 | 45.44 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.75 | 13.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 123.28 | 94.2 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.09 | 14.43 |
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| Brand Jeans | 58.58 | 52.61 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 89.97 | 74.84 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,808.75 | 1,420.28 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,382 | 5,439 |
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