Cost of living
Powys compared to Cheshire
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Overview comparison
PowysCheshire
Consumer prices in Cheshire are roughly 35% higher than in Powys.
Cost of living
| Item | Powys | Cheshire |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,223 | 2,366 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,063 | 4,610 |
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| Without rent one person | 784 | 777 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,558 | 2,412 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,265.91 | 1,159.15 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,571.2 | 2,251.5 |
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| Food person | 521 | 466 |
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| Food family | 1,100 | 1,303 |
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| Transport person | 85.21 | 87.61 |
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| Transport family | 201.26 | 207.91 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.7 years | 77.89 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Powys | Cheshire |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.47 | 17.78 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 75.4 | 98.08 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.57 | 9.93 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.25 | 5.55 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.81 | 4.65 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.17 | 2.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Powys | Cheshire |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,432.72 | 1,209.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 844.21 | 1,171.34 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,260.09 | 1,808.57 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,231.2 | 1,277.41 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 225.21 | 166.85 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 285.96 | 261.44 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 46.35 | 46.81 |
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Transportation
| Item | Powys | Cheshire |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.3 | 5.35 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,298 | 4,880 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,592 | 4,733 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.39 | 3.12 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 76.17% | 104.82% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.85 | 9.75 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.83 | 1.49 |
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Groceries
| Item | Powys | Cheshire |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 | 1.4 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.75 | 1.81 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.16 | 3.88 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.52 | 8.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.92 | 7.46 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.63 | 12.98 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.4 | 1.77 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 | 1.12 |
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Other
| Item | Powys | Cheshire |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.69 | 31.4 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 17.51 | 14.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 92.69 | 117.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.69 | 13.79 |
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| Brand Jeans | 68.61 | 98.31 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.2 | 101.71 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,438.57 | 1,695 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,278 | 15,257 |
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