Cost of Living
In 2008...........
House rates....................... .02 to .8% per annum of rateable value
Water rates......................... £50 per annum
Electricity ......................... ..£40 per month
Car Tax............................ ...£25 per annum approx
Petrol..................................1.46€ per litre / £1.20 per litre (2006)
Diesel................................ 1.30€ per litre / £1.05 per litre (2005)
Eating out - Hearty meal .....£5
Wine in bar .........................30P per glass/£1 bottle
Beer glass 25cl ................. 30p
Cigarettes 25..................... £1.70
Meat (steak) ....................... £4.50 per kg Bread...................................75p
Milk.............................. .. .... 50p litre
Wine in shop .................... £3 for 5 litres
Whiskey in shop............... £4.00 for 750 ml
Port ................................... .£3.45 for 750ml
Labourer wages............... .£20per day approx
Tradesman wages............ £40 per day approx
Dentist private....................£27 per filling
Doctor private................... £27 per consultation (30 min)
Lawyer................................ £25 per hour
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