Cost of living
Durham (United States) compared to Highlands
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Overview comparison
Durham (United States)Highlands
Consumer prices in Durham (United States) are roughly 1% higher than in Highlands.
Cost of living
| Item | Durham (United States) | Highlands |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,503 | 2,253 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,497 | 4,731 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,041 | 1,035 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,473 | 2,401 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,780.78 | 1,475.63 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,086.47 | 2,416.14 |
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| Food person | 654 | 552 |
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| Food family | 1,596 | 1,822 |
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| Transport person | 100.81 | 113.46 |
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| Transport family | 274.11 | 276.91 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.44 years | 80.88 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Durham (United States) | Highlands |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.43 | 18.83 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 92.18 | 77.66 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.61 | 12.13 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.72 | 6.34 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.81 | 5.57 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.45 | 2.58 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Durham (United States) | Highlands |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,897.89 | 1,410.1 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,590.86 | 1,173.68 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,701.01 | 2,910.57 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,769.14 | 2,483.45 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 109.29 | 112.22 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 182.25 | 216.2 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 60.23 | 56.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Durham (United States) | Highlands |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.49 | 7.33 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,087 | 4,508 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,565 | 3,233 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.66 | 2.7 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 66.82% | 58.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.64 | 15.78 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.89 | 0.88 |
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Groceries
| Item | Durham (United States) | Highlands |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 1.04 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.04 | 3.78 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.05 | 3.45 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.75 | 15.29 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.01 | 12.37 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.75 | 12.7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.95 | 1.93 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 | 1.56 |
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Other
| Item | Durham (United States) | Highlands |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.44 | 51.89 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.14 | 13.4 |
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| Doctors visit | 96.95 | 129.39 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.26 | 23.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.15 | 50.53 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.27 | 72.23 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,632.2 | 1,207.38 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,630 | 19,318 |
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