Cost of living
Suffolk (United Kingdom) compared to Scottish Borders
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Overview comparison
Suffolk (United Kingdom)Scottish Borders
Consumer prices in Scottish Borders are roughly 26% higher than in Suffolk (United Kingdom).
Cost of living
| Item | Suffolk (United Kingdom) | Scottish Borders |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,212 | 1,735 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,949 | 4,941 |
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| Without rent one person | 464 | 768 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,426 | 3,152 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 680.9 | 1,120.69 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,153.6 | 1,900.09 |
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| Food person | 325 | 433 |
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| Food family | 866 | 1,301 |
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| Transport person | 31.38 | 170.66 |
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| Transport family | 106.67 | 486.36 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.26 years | 82.55 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Suffolk (United Kingdom) | Scottish Borders |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.1 | 19.75 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.92 | 81.97 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.53 | 10.54 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.12 | 5.92 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.04 | 4.55 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.13 | 2.3 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Suffolk (United Kingdom) | Scottish Borders |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 652.67 | 1,354.5 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 475.01 | 720.9 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,272.21 | 2,937.09 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 903.33 | 1,530.02 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 74.27 | 161.71 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 99.51 | 187.63 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.58 | 36.58 |
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Transportation
| Item | Suffolk (United Kingdom) | Scottish Borders |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.36 | 5.88 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,408 | 3,621 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,433 | 3,110 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.52 | 4.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 26.16% | 85.33% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.79 | 17.78 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.03 | 1.9 |
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Groceries
| Item | Suffolk (United Kingdom) | Scottish Borders |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 | 1.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.43 | 1.58 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.55 | 3.09 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.85 | 11.27 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.34 | 11.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.5 | 11.37 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.43 | 1.68 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 | 0.92 |
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Other
| Item | Suffolk (United Kingdom) | Scottish Borders |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.95 | 38.67 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.19 | 14.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.92 | 70.01 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.61 | 16.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 55.11 | 102.76 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 97.44 | 141.08 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 347.59 | 1,290.99 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,035 | 12,414 |
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