Cost of living
Powys compared to Berkshire
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Overview comparison
PowysBerkshire
Consumer prices in Berkshire are roughly 50% higher than in Powys.
Cost of living
| Item | Powys | Berkshire |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,223 | 2,664 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,063 | 4,920 |
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| Without rent one person | 784 | 697 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,558 | 3,237 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,265.91 | 1,541.11 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,571.2 | 2,757.1 |
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| Food person | 521 | 580 |
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| Food family | 1,100 | 1,647 |
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| Transport person | 85.21 | 86.6 |
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| Transport family | 201.26 | 243.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.7 years | 76.7 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Powys | Berkshire |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.47 | 25.46 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 75.4 | 92.82 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.57 | 10.08 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.25 | 6.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.81 | 4.96 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.17 | 3.71 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Powys | Berkshire |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,432.72 | 1,620.36 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 844.21 | 1,056.6 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,260.09 | 2,688.93 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,231.2 | 2,605.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 225.21 | 140.2 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 285.96 | 204.82 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 46.35 | 34.81 |
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Transportation
| Item | Powys | Berkshire |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.3 | 6.01 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,298 | 4,857 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,592 | 5,135 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.39 | 3.14 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 76.17% | 88.05% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.85 | 23.77 |
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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 | Powys | Berkshire |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 | 1.28 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.75 | 1.62 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.16 | 3.54 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.52 | 9.37 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.92 | 10.26 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.63 | 14.57 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.4 | 1.51 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 | 1.21 |
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Other
| Item | Powys | Berkshire |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.69 | 55.17 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 17.51 | 15.17 |
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| Doctors visit | 92.69 | 123.26 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.69 | 13.33 |
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| Brand Jeans | 68.61 | 95.56 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.2 | 94.8 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,438.57 | 1,737 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,278 | 24,742 |
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