Cost of living
Chelmsford compared to Portsmouth (United States)
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Overview comparison
ChelmsfordPortsmouth (United States)
Consumer prices in Chelmsford are roughly 69% higher than in Portsmouth (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Chelmsford | Portsmouth (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,951 | 961 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,669 | 2,420 |
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| Without rent one person | 823 | 572 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,488 | 1,811 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,586.33 | 564.92 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,663.37 | 1,273.29 |
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| Food person | 686 | 360 |
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| Food family | 1,424 | 985 |
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| Transport person | 86.44 | 81.89 |
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| Transport family | 256.36 | 229.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.5 years | 71.67 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chelmsford | Portsmouth (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.71 | 4.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.62 | 53.18 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.66 | 6.52 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.92 | 3.12 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.34 | 2.42 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.42 | 2.59 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chelmsford | Portsmouth (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,544.15 | 476.62 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,543.83 | 334.64 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,569.21 | 920.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,025.13 | 924.72 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 126.81 | 105.29 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 211.98 | 147.19 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 77.19 | 80.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chelmsford | Portsmouth (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.37 | 6.17 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,436 | 1,110 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,011 | 1,032 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.23 | 0.76 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 60.65% | 26.35% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.57 | 40.65 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.16 | 1.19 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chelmsford | Portsmouth (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.28 | 2.16 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.43 | 7.18 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.56 | 2.52 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.73 | 5.77 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.8 | 8.4 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.03 | 2.35 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 1.23 |
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Other
| Item | Chelmsford | Portsmouth (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 54.58 | 28.8 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.17 | 11.98 |
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| Doctors visit | 126.78 | 45.18 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.08 | 6.31 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.56 | 59.43 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.35 | 46.11 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,330.48 | 89.04 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,617 | 3,934 |
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