Cost of living
Washington compared to New Scotland
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Washington are roughly 31% higher than in New Scotland.
Cost of living
| Item | Washington | New Scotland |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,471 | 1,982 |
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| Total with rent family | 7,114 | 5,044 |
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| Without rent one person | 969 | 970 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,675 | 2,476 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,881.45 | 1,525.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,157.75 | 2,486.54 |
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| Food person | 754 | 635 |
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| Food family | 2,134 | 1,894 |
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| Transport person | 176.53 | 119.39 |
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| Transport family | 420.18 | 279.69 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.71 years | 90.82 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Washington | New Scotland |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.85 | 18.8 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 101.72 | 74.83 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.61 | 8.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.65 | 6 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.59 | 5.29 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.83 | 2.43 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Washington | New Scotland |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,051.03 | 1,935.5 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,806.1 | 1,533.18 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 4,746.69 | 3,488.39 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,621.25 | 2,538.56 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 136.35 | 112.49 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 175.27 | 185.39 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 71.36 | 77.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Washington | New Scotland |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.45 | 5.43 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,034 | 3,818 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,598 | 2,701 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.24 | 2.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 105.38% | 69.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.31 | 19.94 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.49 | 1.02 |
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Groceries
| Item | Washington | New Scotland |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 | 1.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.08 | 3.15 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.12 | 3.22 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.25 | 15.13 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.72 | 10.46 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 23.61 | 16.88 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.53 | 1.78 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.45 | 1.54 |
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Other
| Item | Washington | New Scotland |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 56.68 | 54.82 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.05 | 11.59 |
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| Doctors visit | 211.83 | 137.13 |
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| Haircut, simple | 24.03 | 20.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 80.96 | 52.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 102.28 | 81.4 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,005.73 | 1,331.88 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 33,753 | 21,944 |
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