Cost of living
Lothian compared to South Lanarkshire
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Overview comparison
LothianSouth Lanarkshire
Consumer prices in Lothian are roughly 28% higher than in South Lanarkshire.
Cost of living
| Item | Lothian | South Lanarkshire |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,159 | 1,938 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,567 | 4,861 |
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| Without rent one person | 744 | 750 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,016 | 2,689 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,367 | 1,102.31 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,682.77 | 1,672.13 |
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| Food person | 510 | 499 |
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| Food family | 1,517 | 1,194 |
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| Transport person | 176.56 | 135.65 |
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| Transport family | 341.23 | 370.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.43 years | 71.2 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lothian | South Lanarkshire |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.83 | 18.81 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 96.51 | 73.68 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.72 | 8.89 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.63 | 5.36 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.46 | 3.65 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.22 | 2.48 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lothian | South Lanarkshire |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,188.71 | 1,099.92 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,228.04 | 802.97 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,953.53 | 2,629.57 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,626.3 | 1,511.77 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 146.17 | 137.88 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 344.54 | 265.69 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 41.31 | 48.83 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lothian | South Lanarkshire |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.44 | 5.53 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,725 | 4,453 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,847 | 3,232 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.97 | 3.51 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 72.56% | 92.71% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 26.62 | 16.5 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.83 | 2.01 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lothian | South Lanarkshire |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 1.98 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.1 | 1.45 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.13 | 4.1 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.55 | 10.74 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.29 | 8.65 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.97 | 12.82 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.33 | 1.83 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 | 0.79 |
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Other
| Item | Lothian | South Lanarkshire |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.37 | 53.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.15 | 17.31 |
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| Doctors visit | 96.74 | 81.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 24.92 | 18.96 |
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| Brand Jeans | 118.91 | 102.99 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.07 | 125.97 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,505.97 | 1,388.81 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 22,313 | 13,320 |
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