Cost of living
Halfway compared to New Scotland
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Overview comparison
HalfwayNew Scotland
Consumer prices in New Scotland are roughly 5% higher than in Halfway.
Cost of living
| Item | Halfway | New Scotland |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,400 | 1,982 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,596 | 5,044 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,018 | 970 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,292 | 2,476 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,401.59 | 1,525.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,974.13 | 2,486.54 |
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| Food person | 569 | 635 |
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| Food family | 1,363 | 1,894 |
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| Transport person | 114.66 | 119.39 |
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| Transport family | 238.55 | 279.69 |
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| Life expectancy | 90.81 years | 90.82 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Halfway | New Scotland |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.57 | 18.8 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 83.14 | 74.83 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.85 | 8.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.64 | 6 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.24 | 5.29 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.83 | 2.43 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Halfway | New Scotland |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,574.11 | 1,935.5 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,589.5 | 1,533.18 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,313.12 | 3,488.39 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,101.06 | 2,538.56 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 130.31 | 112.49 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 204.97 | 185.39 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.61 | 77.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Halfway | New Scotland |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.69 | 5.43 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,070 | 3,818 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,636 | 2,701 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.73 | 2.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 70.1% | 69.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.86 | 19.94 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.82 | 1.02 |
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Groceries
| Item | Halfway | New Scotland |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 | 1.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.12 | 3.15 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.29 | 3.22 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.17 | 15.13 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.23 | 10.46 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.38 | 16.88 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.05 | 1.78 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 | 1.54 |
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Other
| Item | Halfway | New Scotland |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 54.69 | 54.82 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.44 | 11.59 |
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| Doctors visit | 103.45 | 137.13 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.77 | 20.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.38 | 52.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 99.42 | 81.4 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,327.77 | 1,331.88 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,384 | 21,944 |
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