Cost of living
Swansea compared to Ramsey County
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Overview comparison
SwanseaRamsey County
Consumer prices in Ramsey County are roughly 11% higher than in Swansea.
Cost of living
| Item | Swansea | Ramsey County |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,212 | 1,952 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,608 | 4,732 |
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| Without rent one person | 961 | 764 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,912 | 3,858 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,296.44 | 1,386.17 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,089.34 | 2,051.27 |
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| Food person | 606 | 579 |
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| Food family | 1,517 | 1,962 |
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| Transport person | 116.09 | 106.6 |
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| Transport family | 247.34 | 363.66 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.71 years | 70.36 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Swansea | Ramsey County |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.85 | 23.94 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 81.21 | 75.18 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.78 | 10.59 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.91 | 8.13 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.9 | 6.9 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.17 | 3.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Swansea | Ramsey County |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,576.44 | 1,262.67 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,391.04 | 1,060.32 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,757.71 | 3,036.35 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,789.77 | 2,387.01 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 93.57 | 112.71 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 212.83 | 177.74 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 75.09 | 67.33 |
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Transportation
| Item | Swansea | Ramsey County |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.37 | 5.55 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,736 | 3,796 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,784 | 2,185 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.03 | 2.64 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69.74% | 77.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.27 | 15.37 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.19 | 0.81 |
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Groceries
| Item | Swansea | Ramsey County |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 | 1.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.23 | 4.59 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.71 | 3.94 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.81 | 12.02 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.55 | 14.99 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.95 | 19.37 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 | 2.22 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 1.25 |
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Other
| Item | Swansea | Ramsey County |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.39 | 30 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.63 | 15.67 |
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| Doctors visit | 130.88 | 102.64 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.69 | 19.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 64.05 | 64.25 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.19 | 83.14 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,344.2 | 1,501.18 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,194 | 28,363 |
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