Cost of living
Colchester compared to Pinewood
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Overview comparison
ColchesterPinewood
Consumer prices in Pinewood are roughly 12% higher than in Colchester.
Cost of living
| Item | Colchester | Pinewood |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,349 | 2,329 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,877 | 6,864 |
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| Without rent one person | 920 | 964 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,601 | 3,388 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,829.82 | 1,692.11 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,496.46 | 2,605.58 |
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| Food person | 694 | 626 |
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| Food family | 1,288 | 1,668 |
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| Transport person | 107.75 | 97.28 |
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| Transport family | 292.54 | 260.46 |
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| Life expectancy | 63.77 years | 69.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Colchester | Pinewood |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.08 | 18.43 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.86 | 84.23 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.21 | 12.34 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.9 | 5.51 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.5 | 6.04 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.64 | 3.08 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Colchester | Pinewood |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,490.95 | 1,854.04 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,362.93 | 1,290.76 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,331.68 | 2,445.9 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,542.74 | 2,270.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 95.41 | 100.3 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 187.79 | 191.28 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.72 | 78.17 |
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Transportation
| Item | Colchester | Pinewood |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.85 | 7.33 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,642 | 4,731 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,970 | 3,206 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.94 | 2.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 70.59% | 71.25% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.4 | 14.58 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 1.19 |
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Groceries
| Item | Colchester | Pinewood |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 | 1.26 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.72 | 4.03 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.37 | 3.87 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.24 | 14 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.43 | 10.65 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.49 | 16.37 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.56 | 1.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.24 |
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Other
| Item | Colchester | Pinewood |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.56 | 41.97 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.93 | 15.81 |
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| Doctors visit | 98.53 | 128.68 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.16 | 22.92 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.99 | 55.98 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 96.35 | 91.82 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,368.39 | 1,600.23 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,768 | 23,379 |
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