Cost of living in Lancaster is 27% higher than in Linstead (without rent).
Rent in Lancaster is 195% more expensive than in Linstead.
Cost of living including rent in Lancaster is 90% higher than in Linstead.
Food in Lancaster is 26% more expensive than in Linstead.
Transport in Lancaster is 8% more expensive than in Linstead.
| Lancaster | Linstead | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lancaster | Linstead | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.6 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 69.3 $ | 76.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.9 $ | 7.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.36 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.82 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.36 $ | 1.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.7 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.5 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.41 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 8.24 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.11 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.95 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.07 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.35 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.7 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.82 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.1 $ | 8.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.15 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 80.6 $ | 41.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.5 $ | 26.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 92.8 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.9 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.57 $ | 6.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.8 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.61 $ | 1.7 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 96.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
173 $ | 149 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
64.8 $ | 52.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 938 $ | 192 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,607 $ | 507 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,161 $ | 444 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,819 $ | 1,384 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,569 $ | 1,870 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,032 $ | 1,680 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,336 $ | 920 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.54 % | 9.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.5 $ | 80.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.2 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Haircut | 15.3 $ | 9.26 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.1 $ | 74.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.6 $ | 35.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,138 $ | 238 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,272 $ | 2,134 $ |