Cost of living
Livingston (United Kingdom) compared to Richmond upon Thames
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Overview comparison
Livingston (United Kingdom)Richmond upon Thames
Consumer prices in Livingston (United Kingdom) are roughly 12% higher than in Richmond upon Thames.
Cost of living
| Item | Livingston (United Kingdom) | Richmond upon Thames |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,884 | 1,901 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,770 | 4,758 |
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| Without rent one person | 882 | 1,045 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,437 | 2,999 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,650.38 | 1,308.65 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,334.47 | 2,947.77 |
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| Food person | 459 | 609 |
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| Food family | 1,165 | 1,190 |
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| Transport person | 146.56 | 141.32 |
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| Transport family | 512.74 | 398.95 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.35 years | 72.39 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Livingston (United Kingdom) | Richmond upon Thames |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.45 | 19.03 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.81 | 89.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.67 | 11.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.26 | 5.42 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.1 | 5.38 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.58 | 2.52 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Livingston (United Kingdom) | Richmond upon Thames |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,727.25 | 1,647.18 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,228.3 | 1,219.89 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,244.87 | 2,253.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,424.1 | 2,261.56 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 217.39 | 167.69 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 307.41 | 250.66 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 36.41 | 48.08 |
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Transportation
| Item | Livingston (United Kingdom) | Richmond upon Thames |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.8 | 4.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,193 | 7,987 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,525 | 5,301 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.88 | 3.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 76.77% | 105.21% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.72 | 22 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.6 | 1.56 |
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Groceries
| Item | Livingston (United Kingdom) | Richmond upon Thames |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 | 1.8 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.57 | 1.79 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.47 | 4.91 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.98 | 9.67 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.34 | 8.99 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.6 | 16.74 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.29 | 1.47 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 | 0.85 |
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Other
| Item | Livingston (United Kingdom) | Richmond upon Thames |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.47 | 54.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.4 | 11.96 |
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| Doctors visit | 136.5 | 128.7 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.26 | 13.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 95.52 | 78.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 106.93 | 108.01 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,864.12 | 1,728.77 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,536 | 14,929 |
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