Cost of living
Lancaster compared to Albemarle
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Overview comparison
LancasterAlbemarle
Consumer prices in Lancaster are roughly 4% higher than in Albemarle.
Cost of living
| Item | Lancaster | Albemarle |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,918 | 2,157 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,744 | 5,762 |
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| Without rent one person | 733 | 983 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,447 | 2,656 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,772.92 | 1,631.39 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,338.29 | 2,569.73 |
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| Food person | 717 | 730 |
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| Food family | 1,692 | 1,881 |
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| Transport person | 114.37 | 116.56 |
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| Transport family | 227.79 | 293.01 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.05 years | 63.44 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lancaster | Albemarle |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.35 | 15.85 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 88.98 | 83.93 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.73 | 8.71 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.77 | 6.97 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.3 | 4.32 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.33 | 2.53 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lancaster | Albemarle |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,984.41 | 2,060.36 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,381.05 | 1,356.25 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,443.7 | 2,422.98 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,243.02 | 2,161.64 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 100.05 | 135.59 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 184.44 | 185.18 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 71.34 | 61.94 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lancaster | Albemarle |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.51 | 7.21 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,443 | 4,268 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,321 | 2,765 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.37 | 2.02 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 77.97% | 83.95% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.34 | 19.09 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.02 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lancaster | Albemarle |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 | 0.96 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.03 | 2.97 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.39 | 4.2 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.83 | 13.08 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.69 | 11.26 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.67 | 12.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.02 | 1.82 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 | 1.22 |
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Other
| Item | Lancaster | Albemarle |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 49.17 | 55.22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.48 | 15.47 |
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| Doctors visit | 124.44 | 115.82 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.87 | 17.04 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.18 | 64.01 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.41 | 96.2 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,496.81 | 1,254.89 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,263 | 22,840 |
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