Cost of living
Powys compared to Somerset (United Kingdom)
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Overview comparison
PowysSomerset (United Kingdom)
Consumer prices in Powys are roughly 4% higher than in Somerset (United Kingdom).
Cost of living
| Item | Powys | Somerset (United Kingdom) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,223 | 1,148 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,063 | 2,258 |
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| Without rent one person | 784 | 367 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,558 | 1,265 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,265.91 | 572.65 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,571.2 | 1,374.85 |
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| Food person | 521 | 239 |
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| Food family | 1,100 | 697 |
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| Transport person | 85.21 | 35.62 |
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| Transport family | 201.26 | 109.25 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.7 years | 71.94 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Powys | Somerset (United Kingdom) |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.47 | 1.3 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 75.4 | 20.06 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.57 | 6.55 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.25 | 0.99 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.81 | 1.61 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.17 | 1.18 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Powys | Somerset (United Kingdom) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,432.72 | 768.83 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 844.21 | 522 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,260.09 | 1,537.39 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,231.2 | 975.29 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 225.21 | 67.11 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 285.96 | 93.96 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 46.35 | 70.87 |
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Transportation
| Item | Powys | Somerset (United Kingdom) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.3 | 4.34 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,298 | 1,322 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,592 | 1,080 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.39 | 0.58 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 76.17% | 29.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.85 | 9.58 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.83 | 3.1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Powys | Somerset (United Kingdom) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 | 3.35 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.75 | 0.44 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.16 | 5.7 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.52 | 7.03 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.92 | 2.1 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.63 | 11.55 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.4 | 0.42 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 | 0.74 |
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Other
| Item | Powys | Somerset (United Kingdom) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.69 | 31.19 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 17.51 | 5.63 |
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| Doctors visit | 92.69 | 13.71 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.69 | 4.78 |
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| Brand Jeans | 68.61 | 61.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.2 | 107.65 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,438.57 | 336.39 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,278 | 15,445 |
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