Cost of living
Lancaster compared to Kent (United States)
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Overview comparison
LancasterKent (United States)
Consumer prices in Lancaster are roughly 1% higher than in Kent (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Lancaster | Kent (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,918 | 2,397 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,744 | 6,324 |
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| Without rent one person | 733 | 1,033 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,447 | 3,462 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,772.92 | 1,573.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,338.29 | 3,229.14 |
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| Food person | 717 | 651 |
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| Food family | 1,692 | 1,895 |
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| Transport person | 114.37 | 87.11 |
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| Transport family | 227.79 | 246.46 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.05 years | 72.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lancaster | Kent (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.35 | 20.67 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 88.98 | 65.95 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.73 | 10.11 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.77 | 5.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.3 | 5.31 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.33 | 2.67 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lancaster | Kent (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,984.41 | 1,909.86 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,381.05 | 1,064.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,443.7 | 2,673.64 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,243.02 | 2,870.39 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 100.05 | 98.47 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 184.44 | 156.57 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 71.34 | 71.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lancaster | Kent (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.51 | 7.53 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,443 | 4,878 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,321 | 2,849 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.37 | 2.71 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 77.97% | 82.9% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.34 | 15.53 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.02 | 1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lancaster | Kent (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 | 1.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.03 | 3.14 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.39 | 3.12 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.83 | 12.01 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.69 | 9.68 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.67 | 13.01 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.02 | 1.7 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 | 1.4 |
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Other
| Item | Lancaster | Kent (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 49.17 | 41.91 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.48 | 12.26 |
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| Doctors visit | 124.44 | 132.58 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.87 | 19.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.18 | 51.6 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.41 | 81.84 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,496.81 | 1,393.02 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,263 | 21,618 |
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