Cost of living
Glasgow compared to New York
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Overview comparison
GlasgowNew York
Consumer prices in New York are roughly 6% higher than in Glasgow.
Cost of living
| Item | Glasgow | New York |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,021 | 2,845 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,915 | 4,956 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,010 | 758 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,855 | 3,157 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,651.25 | 1,699.13 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,049.85 | 2,574.73 |
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| Food person | 640 | 543 |
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| Food family | 1,850 | 1,646 |
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| Transport person | 117.38 | 116.94 |
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| Transport family | 241.34 | 294.57 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.09 years | 65.35 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Glasgow | New York |
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| Lunch Menu | 21.47 | 15.88 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 67.8 | 88.26 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.05 | 10.89 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.29 | 5.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.5 | 5.6 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.25 | 2.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Glasgow | New York |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,688.93 | 1,411.49 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,448.69 | 1,152.26 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,027.96 | 3,021.98 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,876.3 | 2,409.05 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 109.03 | 131.58 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 209.33 | 204.96 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.88 | 72.63 |
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Transportation
| Item | Glasgow | New York |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.47 | 6.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,714 | 4,878 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,516 | 3,196 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.24 | 2.69 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 80.29% | 60.08% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.09 | 18.77 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.95 | 1.12 |
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Groceries
| Item | Glasgow | New York |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 | 0.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.18 | 2.89 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.05 | 4.34 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.89 | 15.27 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.22 | 11.79 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.3 | 14.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.71 | 1.61 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 | 1.62 |
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Other
| Item | Glasgow | New York |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.2 | 58.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.16 | 14.75 |
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| Doctors visit | 107.88 | 110.92 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.55 | 21.12 |
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| Brand Jeans | 63.25 | 47.22 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.54 | 94.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,684.6 | 1,219.92 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,692 | 23,420 |
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