Cost of living
Shetland compared to South Wales
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Overview comparison
ShetlandSouth Wales
Consumer prices in Shetland are roughly 22% higher than in South Wales.
Cost of living
| Item | Shetland | South Wales |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,243 | 2,092 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,556 | 4,421 |
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| Without rent one person | 837 | 805 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,578 | 1,965 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,081.98 | 1,153.3 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,131.32 | 1,640.76 |
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| Food person | 461 | 563 |
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| Food family | 1,163 | 1,422 |
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| Transport person | 175.07 | 70.43 |
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| Transport family | 461.7 | 175.15 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.74 years | 74.77 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Shetland | South Wales |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.92 | 11.35 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 75.42 | 75.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.71 | 8.5 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.25 | 4.96 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.62 | 4.33 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.69 | 2.52 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Shetland | South Wales |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 997.38 | 1,322.89 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 841.84 | 1,025.43 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,075.74 | 1,521.93 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,996.21 | 1,120.89 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134.97 | 191.41 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 255.82 | 273.35 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 38.66 | 45.79 |
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Transportation
| Item | Shetland | South Wales |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.44 | 6.75 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,556 | 2,643 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,365 | 3,622 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.65 | 2.86 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 70.88% | 66.79% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.99 | 21.16 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.16 | 2.06 |
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Groceries
| Item | Shetland | South Wales |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 | 1.7 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.49 | 1.68 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.37 | 4.09 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.78 | 9.49 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.17 | 6.85 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.44 | 11.48 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.62 | 1.75 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 | 1.24 |
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Other
| Item | Shetland | South Wales |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.52 | 36.1 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 19.07 | 17.44 |
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| Doctors visit | 96.63 | 110 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.43 | 10.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 91.08 | 59.69 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 103.97 | 75.04 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,266.81 | 1,636.99 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,292 | 6,622 |
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