Cost of living
Somerset (United Kingdom) compared to Durham (United Kingdom)
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Overview comparison
Somerset (United Kingdom)Durham (United Kingdom)
Consumer prices in Durham (United Kingdom) are roughly 46% higher than in Somerset (United Kingdom).
Cost of living
| Item | Somerset (United Kingdom) | Durham (United Kingdom) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,148 | 2,482 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,258 | 4,655 |
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| Without rent one person | 367 | 832 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,265 | 3,154 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 572.65 | 1,389.72 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,374.85 | 2,959.27 |
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| Food person | 239 | 524 |
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| Food family | 697 | 1,416 |
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| Transport person | 35.62 | 166.6 |
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| Transport family | 109.25 | 531.5 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.94 years | 80.37 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Somerset (United Kingdom) | Durham (United Kingdom) |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.3 | 20.91 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.06 | 84.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.55 | 8.1 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 | 6.16 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.61 | 3.93 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.18 | 2.62 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Somerset (United Kingdom) | Durham (United Kingdom) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 768.83 | 1,761.09 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 522 | 1,045.02 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,537.39 | 2,376.65 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 975.29 | 1,796.41 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 67.11 | 192.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 93.96 | 249.57 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 70.87 | 41.72 |
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Transportation
| Item | Somerset (United Kingdom) | Durham (United Kingdom) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.34 | 5.31 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,322 | 6,975 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,080 | 6,028 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.58 | 2.84 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.6% | 105.78% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.58 | 16.85 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.1 | 2.24 |
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Groceries
| Item | Somerset (United Kingdom) | Durham (United Kingdom) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.35 | 1.6 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.44 | 1.59 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.7 | 4.54 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.03 | 11.6 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.1 | 10.49 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.55 | 16.82 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.42 | 1.86 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 | 0.95 |
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Other
| Item | Somerset (United Kingdom) | Durham (United Kingdom) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 31.19 | 42.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.63 | 13.15 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.71 | 127.14 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.78 | 14.51 |
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| Brand Jeans | 61.85 | 81.29 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 107.65 | 82.01 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 336.39 | 2,010.47 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,445 | 15,170 |
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