Cost of living
Wales compared to Tyne and Wear
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Overview comparison
WalesTyne and Wear
Consumer prices in Wales are roughly 13% higher than in Tyne and Wear.
Cost of living
| Item | Wales | Tyne and Wear |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,727 | 1,536 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,736 | 4,583 |
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| Without rent one person | 780 | 724 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,455 | 2,725 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,252.19 | 887.27 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,136.86 | 1,604.32 |
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| Food person | 517 | 455 |
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| Food family | 1,475 | 1,296 |
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| Transport person | 102.79 | 108.44 |
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| Transport family | 277.06 | 263.5 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.37 years | 69.39 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Wales | Tyne and Wear |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.91 | 19.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 79.88 | 71.34 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.19 | 9.7 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.43 | 5.47 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.93 | 5.15 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.78 | 1.98 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Wales | Tyne and Wear |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,286.98 | 705.33 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 820.72 | 563.92 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,521.33 | 1,195.28 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,358.88 | 859.61 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 172.84 | 211.32 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 258.36 | 263.66 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.17 | 42.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Wales | Tyne and Wear |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.66 | 4.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,533 | 3,972 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,032 | 1,964 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.52 | 2.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 65.55% | 72.51% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.38 | 12.45 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.14 | 1.81 |
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Groceries
| Item | Wales | Tyne and Wear |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 | 1.25 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.39 | 1.31 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.33 | 3.3 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.53 | 8.51 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.23 | 9.57 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.65 | 12.72 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.31 | 1.83 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 1.22 |
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Other
| Item | Wales | Tyne and Wear |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 35.09 | 43.28 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.21 | 9.88 |
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| Doctors visit | 144.08 | 127.41 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.81 | 8.94 |
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| Brand Jeans | 80.78 | 80.71 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 103.67 | 113.78 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,713.42 | 1,325.86 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,468 | 20,753 |
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