Cost of living
New Hanover compared to Grafton County
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Overview comparison
New HanoverGrafton County
Consumer prices in Grafton County are roughly 30% higher than in New Hanover.
Cost of living
| Item | New Hanover | Grafton County |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,250 | 3,686 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,324 | 7,057 |
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| Without rent one person | 986 | 1,239 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,568 | 3,980 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,810.73 | 2,303.32 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,413.96 | 3,496.95 |
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| Food person | 628 | 622 |
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| Food family | 1,453 | 1,709 |
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| Transport person | 86.19 | 133.43 |
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| Transport family | 231.85 | 415 |
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| Life expectancy | 63.19 years | 72.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | New Hanover | Grafton County |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.91 | 18.98 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 61.6 | 117.68 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.95 | 12.22 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.93 | 8.82 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.37 | 5.04 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.82 | 3.27 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | New Hanover | Grafton County |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,634.89 | 2,770.82 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,476.26 | 2,117.74 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,348.78 | 4,257.06 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,506 | 4,081.15 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 98.38 | 170.12 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 172.96 | 187.03 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 63.42 | 78.14 |
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Transportation
| Item | New Hanover | Grafton County |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.44 | 7.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,187 | 12,376 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,503 | 5,663 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.64 | 2.66 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 83.44% | 104.42% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.49 | 18.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.99 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | New Hanover | Grafton County |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 1.16 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.76 | 3.32 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.54 | 4.64 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.07 | 16.35 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.79 | 10.59 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.38 | 23.95 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.07 | 2.17 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 | 1.4 |
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Other
| Item | New Hanover | Grafton County |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.3 | 80.35 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.57 | 16.16 |
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| Doctors visit | 96.94 | 173.65 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.87 | 22.02 |
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| Brand Jeans | 63.34 | 68.99 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 87.49 | 98.5 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,193.56 | 2,624.8 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 20,815 | 22,984 |
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