Cost of living
Alberta (United States) compared to New Scotland
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Overview comparison
Alberta (United States)New Scotland
Consumer prices in New Scotland are roughly 45% higher than in Alberta (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Alberta (United States) | New Scotland |
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| Total with rent one person | 921 | 1,982 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,811 | 5,044 |
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| Without rent one person | 411 | 970 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,101 | 2,476 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 677.94 | 1,525.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,571.28 | 2,486.54 |
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| Food person | 226 | 635 |
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| Food family | 634 | 1,894 |
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| Transport person | 41.58 | 119.39 |
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| Transport family | 105.85 | 279.69 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.56 years | 90.82 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Alberta (United States) | New Scotland |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.18 | 18.8 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.24 | 74.83 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.66 | 8.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 | 6 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.85 | 5.29 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.01 | 2.43 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Alberta (United States) | New Scotland |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 718.33 | 1,935.5 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 454.41 | 1,533.18 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,511.56 | 3,488.39 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 843.85 | 2,538.56 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 62.78 | 112.49 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87.77 | 185.39 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 77.31 | 77.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Alberta (United States) | New Scotland |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.53 | 5.43 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,343 | 3,818 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,130 | 2,701 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.64 | 2.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 27.38% | 69.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.09 | 19.94 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.36 | 1.02 |
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Groceries
| Item | Alberta (United States) | New Scotland |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 | 1.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.35 | 3.15 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.54 | 3.22 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.67 | 15.13 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.59 | 10.46 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.73 | 16.88 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.41 | 1.78 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 1.54 |
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Other
| Item | Alberta (United States) | New Scotland |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.32 | 54.82 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.41 | 11.59 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.23 | 137.13 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4 | 20.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.04 | 52.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 127.58 | 81.4 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 340.91 | 1,331.88 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,402 | 21,944 |
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