Cost of living
Lakeland South compared to North Highlands
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Overview comparison
Lakeland SouthNorth Highlands
Consumer prices in North Highlands are roughly 7% higher than in Lakeland South.
Cost of living
| Item | Lakeland South | North Highlands |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,314 | 2,571 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,251 | 5,893 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,037 | 891 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,422 | 3,152 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,557.67 | 1,276.96 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,076.58 | 2,753.68 |
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| Food person | 714 | 526 |
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| Food family | 1,599 | 1,684 |
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| Transport person | 112.4 | 83.67 |
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| Transport family | 252.81 | 273.47 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.92 years | 70.08 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lakeland South | North Highlands |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.47 | 21.11 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 86.42 | 90.55 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.82 | 12.29 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.27 | 6.61 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.28 | 4.38 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.59 | 2.98 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lakeland South | North Highlands |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,825.55 | 1,946.63 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,089.52 | 1,168.5 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,636.64 | 3,589.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,767.56 | 2,943.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 130.79 | 116.46 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 216.1 | 215.58 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 52.51 | 61.69 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lakeland South | North Highlands |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.39 | 5.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,415 | 4,539 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,082 | 3,665 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.33 | 2.37 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 61.52% | 68.76% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.68 | 20.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.96 | 0.83 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lakeland South | North Highlands |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 | 0.98 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.28 | 3.89 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.03 | 3.45 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.19 | 13.68 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.89 | 13.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.38 | 13.82 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.03 | 1.85 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 1.42 |
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Other
| Item | Lakeland South | North Highlands |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.85 | 45.6 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.11 | 12.58 |
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| Doctors visit | 109.25 | 126.34 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.1 | 16.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.74 | 46.98 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.23 | 103.7 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,158.62 | 1,708.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,932 | 22,637 |
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