Cost of living in Albany is 56% higher than in San Miguel (without rent).
Rent in Albany is 109% more expensive than in San Miguel.
Cost of living including rent in Albany is 85% higher than in San Miguel.
Food in Albany is 72% more expensive than in San Miguel.
Transport in Albany is 4% cheaper than in San Miguel.
| Albany | San Miguel | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Albany | San Miguel | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.6 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 83.9 $ | 25 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.31 $ | 6.65 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.15 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.42 $ | 0.75 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.15 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.83 $ | 6.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.8 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.41 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.73 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.19 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.12 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.8 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.62 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 22.3 $ | 2.48 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.17 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 76.6 $ | 27.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.32 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.3 $ | 28.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 56.3 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.51 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.57 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.04 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.91 $ | 1.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61.3 $ | 62.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
94.2 $ | 97 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38 $ | 43.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,107 $ | 454 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,673 $ | 830 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,267 $ | 621 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,972 $ | 972 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,302 $ | 1,361 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,730 $ | 957 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,304 $ | 389 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.4 % | 10 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41 $ | 29 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.7 $ | 5.27 $ |
| Haircut | 20 $ | 7.72 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 105 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 77.7 $ | 64 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,866 $ | 157 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,826 $ | 4,313 $ |