Cost of living
Midlothian (United Kingdom) compared to Dorset
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Overview comparison
Midlothian (United Kingdom)Dorset
Consumer prices in Dorset are roughly 85% higher than in Midlothian (United Kingdom).
Cost of living
| Item | Midlothian (United Kingdom) | Dorset |
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| Total with rent one person | 562 | 1,854 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,203 | 7,624 |
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| Without rent one person | 269 | 736 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,063 | 2,769 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 250.77 | 1,513.91 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 431.11 | 4,198.56 |
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| Food person | 258 | 506 |
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| Food family | 542 | 1,106 |
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| Transport person | 47.13 | 72.37 |
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| Transport family | 106.2 | 195.08 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.23 years | 75.64 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Midlothian (United Kingdom) | Dorset |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.23 | 16.28 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.23 | 74.41 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.14 | 8.61 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 | 7.18 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.58 | 3.88 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.83 | 1.78 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Midlothian (United Kingdom) | Dorset |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 194.38 | 1,274.07 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 149.57 | 1,237.29 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 384.17 | 3,717.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 221.09 | 4,071.44 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.33 | 216.94 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 88.42 | 241.26 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23.82 | 41.75 |
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Transportation
| Item | Midlothian (United Kingdom) | Dorset |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.84 | 6.6 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,092 | 6,272 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 680 | 2,846 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.63 | 2.58 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 38.16% | 84.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.19 | 18.88 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.68 | 1.78 |
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Groceries
| Item | Midlothian (United Kingdom) | Dorset |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 | 1.34 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.26 | 1.71 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.89 | 3.07 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.64 | 11.83 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.12 | 8.51 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.6 | 11.37 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.32 | 1.19 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.91 |
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Other
| Item | Midlothian (United Kingdom) | Dorset |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.33 | 42.11 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.09 | 13.66 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.88 | 94.35 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.18 | 15.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.26 | 73.12 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.1 | 99.4 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 183.52 | 1,903.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,091 | 26,774 |
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