Cost of living
Scottish Borders compared to Tasmania (United Kingdom)
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Overview comparison
Scottish BordersTasmania (United Kingdom)
Consumer prices in Scottish Borders are roughly 30% higher than in Tasmania (United Kingdom).
Cost of living
| Item | Scottish Borders | Tasmania (United Kingdom) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,735 | 1,061 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,941 | 2,347 |
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| Without rent one person | 768 | 387 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,152 | 1,395 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,120.69 | 759.06 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,900.09 | 1,209.77 |
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| Food person | 433 | 235 |
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| Food family | 1,301 | 647 |
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| Transport person | 170.66 | 36.76 |
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| Transport family | 486.36 | 112.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.55 years | 79.38 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Scottish Borders | Tasmania (United Kingdom) |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.75 | 1.3 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 81.97 | 19.64 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.54 | 6.34 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.92 | 0.8 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.55 | 1.72 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.3 | 1.14 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Scottish Borders | Tasmania (United Kingdom) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,354.5 | 534.76 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 720.9 | 453.84 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,937.09 | 1,331.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,530.02 | 1,096.24 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 161.71 | 69.66 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 187.63 | 104.77 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 36.58 | 59.08 |
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Transportation
| Item | Scottish Borders | Tasmania (United Kingdom) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.88 | 4.25 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,621 | 1,636 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,110 | 1,116 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.42 | 0.69 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 85.33% | 33.33% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.78 | 8.81 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.9 | 3.1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Scottish Borders | Tasmania (United Kingdom) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.89 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.58 | 0.32 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.09 | 5.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.27 | 6.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.04 | 2.27 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.37 | 8.55 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.68 | 0.55 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 | 0.74 |
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Other
| Item | Scottish Borders | Tasmania (United Kingdom) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.67 | 37.75 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.73 | 7.53 |
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| Doctors visit | 70.01 | 13.57 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.08 | 3.6 |
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| Brand Jeans | 102.76 | 53 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 141.08 | 96.72 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,290.99 | 443.24 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,414 | 15,270 |
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