Cost of living
North Lanarkshire compared to South Lanarkshire
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in North Lanarkshire are roughly 5% higher than in South Lanarkshire.
Cost of living
| Item | North Lanarkshire | South Lanarkshire |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,094 | 1,938 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,842 | 4,861 |
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| Without rent one person | 849 | 750 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,440 | 2,689 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 989.92 | 1,102.31 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,719.79 | 1,672.13 |
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| Food person | 503 | 499 |
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| Food family | 1,603 | 1,194 |
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| Transport person | 175.6 | 135.65 |
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| Transport family | 473.17 | 370.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.53 years | 71.2 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | North Lanarkshire | South Lanarkshire |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.74 | 18.81 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 92.67 | 73.68 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.28 | 8.89 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.94 | 5.36 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.34 | 3.65 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.35 | 2.48 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | North Lanarkshire | South Lanarkshire |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,422.52 | 1,099.92 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 789.94 | 802.97 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,266.74 | 2,629.57 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,916.08 | 1,511.77 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 166.78 | 137.88 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 249.54 | 265.69 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.2 | 48.83 |
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Transportation
| Item | North Lanarkshire | South Lanarkshire |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.52 | 5.53 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,214 | 4,453 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,815 | 3,232 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.12 | 3.51 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 80.8% | 92.71% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.61 | 16.5 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.31 | 2.01 |
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Groceries
| Item | North Lanarkshire | South Lanarkshire |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.91 | 1.98 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.8 | 1.45 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.22 | 4.1 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.88 | 10.74 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.64 | 8.65 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.36 | 12.82 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.64 | 1.83 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 | 0.79 |
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Other
| Item | North Lanarkshire | South Lanarkshire |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.01 | 53.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 18.32 | 17.31 |
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| Doctors visit | 90.81 | 81.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.77 | 18.96 |
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| Brand Jeans | 92.34 | 102.99 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 100.69 | 125.97 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 999.89 | 1,388.81 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,390 | 13,320 |
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