Cost of living
Westminster compared to Fairfax
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Overview comparison
WestminsterFairfax
Consumer prices in Fairfax are roughly 2% higher than in Westminster.
Cost of living
| Item | Westminster | Fairfax |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,009 | 2,924 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,357 | 4,821 |
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| Without rent one person | 906 | 1,013 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,533 | 2,518 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,574.8 | 1,707.18 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,245.55 | 2,706.16 |
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| Food person | 723 | 586 |
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| Food family | 1,880 | 1,570 |
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| Transport person | 97.47 | 87.27 |
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| Transport family | 244.05 | 217.18 |
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| Life expectancy | 63.65 years | 62.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Westminster | Fairfax |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.52 | 14.89 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 84.25 | 71.86 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.14 | 10.93 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.11 | 6.74 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.34 | 4.77 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.2 | 2.48 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Westminster | Fairfax |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,484.27 | 1,799.86 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,315.84 | 1,174.88 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,287.94 | 3,542.16 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,808.75 | 2,328.65 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 108.29 | 112.27 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 211.05 | 167.62 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 70.8 | 60.85 |
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Transportation
| Item | Westminster | Fairfax |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.42 | 7.6 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,143 | 3,770 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,806 | 2,594 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.1 | 1.91 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.05% | 83.89% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.34 | 20.5 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.81 | 0.95 |
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Groceries
| Item | Westminster | Fairfax |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 1.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.85 | 3.14 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.23 | 3.69 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.33 | 10.75 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.56 | 11.7 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.43 | 14.49 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.97 | 1.59 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 | 1.68 |
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Other
| Item | Westminster | Fairfax |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.27 | 61.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.95 | 12.56 |
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| Doctors visit | 112.75 | 117.64 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.29 | 21.26 |
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| Brand Jeans | 46.82 | 57.88 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.58 | 90.5 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,594.1 | 1,311.93 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,841 | 21,526 |
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