Cost of living
Gloucester compared to Elgin (United States)
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Overview comparison
GloucesterElgin (United States)
Consumer prices in Gloucester are roughly 9% higher than in Elgin (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Gloucester | Elgin (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,574 | 2,673 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,086 | 5,670 |
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| Without rent one person | 945 | 871 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,510 | 2,754 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,268.17 | 1,515.81 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,040.46 | 2,458.98 |
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| Food person | 726 | 538 |
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| Food family | 1,528 | 1,789 |
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| Transport person | 83.62 | 104.84 |
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| Transport family | 220.45 | 296.74 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.27 years | 75.1 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gloucester | Elgin (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.65 | 19.21 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 88.12 | 89.14 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.59 | 9.94 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.08 | 5.85 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.24 | 4.95 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.81 | 2.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gloucester | Elgin (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,057.25 | 1,686.44 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,587.69 | 1,448 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,081.14 | 3,244.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,656.89 | 2,234.03 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 92.86 | 131.6 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 167.7 | 166.78 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 70.61 | 56.37 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gloucester | Elgin (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.19 | 7.71 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,643 | 4,002 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,222 | 3,293 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.68 | 2.07 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 63.65% | 57.83% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.21 | 20.96 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.09 | 0.99 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gloucester | Elgin (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 | 0.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.94 | 3.76 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.66 | 3.84 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.46 | 12.7 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.24 | 9.22 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.18 | 17.91 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.56 | 2.05 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.48 | 1.63 |
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Other
| Item | Gloucester | Elgin (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 49.67 | 45.19 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.92 | 12.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 139.81 | 140.14 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.62 | 20.81 |
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| Brand Jeans | 56.61 | 44.31 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 105.38 | 85.94 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,630.1 | 1,353.35 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,176 | 20,022 |
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