Cost of living
North Union compared to Lorton
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Overview comparison
North UnionLorton
Consumer prices in North Union are roughly 4% higher than in Lorton.
Cost of living
| Item | North Union | Lorton |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,719 | 1,997 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,144 | 4,880 |
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| Without rent one person | 729 | 832 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,395 | 2,370 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,793.1 | 1,383.77 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,442.31 | 2,223.65 |
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| Food person | 518 | 514 |
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| Food family | 1,346 | 1,515 |
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| Transport person | 87.71 | 91.3 |
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| Transport family | 230.69 | 297.52 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.22 years | 90.64 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | North Union | Lorton |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.16 | 15.08 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 64.91 | 74.07 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.26 | 12.06 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.74 | 5.69 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.24 | 6.08 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.59 | 3.05 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | North Union | Lorton |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,704.8 | 1,497.95 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,574.97 | 1,069.82 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,990.37 | 2,614.95 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,310.35 | 2,393.48 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134.38 | 132.49 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 159.95 | 160.32 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 78.23 | 75.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | North Union | Lorton |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.91 | 6.57 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,848 | 4,230 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,610 | 3,166 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.1 | 2.74 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 73.07% | 63.62% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.35 | 16.51 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.02 | 1.04 |
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Groceries
| Item | North Union | Lorton |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 | 1.28 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.92 | 4.12 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.06 | 4.03 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.33 | 11.94 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.21 | 13.4 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.08 | 14.05 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.01 | 1.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 | 1.23 |
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Other
| Item | North Union | Lorton |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.25 | 43.47 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.01 | 16.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 119.61 | 101.95 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.14 | 17.66 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.33 | 64.24 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 94.04 | 85.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,224.8 | 1,483.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,232 | 24,407 |
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