Cost of living
New Scotland compared to Elon
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in New Scotland are roughly 7% higher than in Elon.
Cost of living
| Item | New Scotland | Elon |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,982 | 2,096 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,044 | 5,444 |
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| Without rent one person | 970 | 1,009 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,476 | 2,909 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,525.22 | 1,308.13 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,486.54 | 2,719.53 |
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| Food person | 635 | 569 |
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| Food family | 1,894 | 1,808 |
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| Transport person | 119.39 | 106.86 |
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| Transport family | 279.69 | 215.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 90.82 years | 67.53 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | New Scotland | Elon |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.8 | 18.04 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 74.83 | 68.15 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.96 | 8.82 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6 | 4.95 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.29 | 4.65 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.43 | 2.22 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | New Scotland | Elon |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,935.5 | 1,976.27 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,533.18 | 1,290.45 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,488.39 | 3,124.93 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,538.56 | 2,260.47 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 112.49 | 130.85 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 185.39 | 222.62 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 77.51 | 71.82 |
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Transportation
| Item | New Scotland | Elon |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.43 | 6.07 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,818 | 4,436 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,701 | 2,553 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.41 | 2.16 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69.6% | 77.27% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.94 | 16.37 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.02 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | New Scotland | Elon |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 | 1.2 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.15 | 3.19 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.22 | 3.6 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.13 | 14.31 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.46 | 12.78 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.88 | 15.36 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 | 1.52 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 | 1.55 |
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Other
| Item | New Scotland | Elon |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 54.82 | 43.25 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.59 | 14.16 |
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| Doctors visit | 137.13 | 140.23 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.41 | 19.5 |
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| Brand Jeans | 52.94 | 60.57 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 81.4 | 90.06 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,331.88 | 1,428.08 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,944 | 17,749 |
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