Cost of living in Alexandria is 33% lower than in St. George's (without rent).
Rent in Alexandria is 42% cheaper than in St. George's.
Cost of living including rent in Alexandria is 38% lower than in St. George's.
Food in Alexandria is 37% cheaper than in St. George's.
Transport in Alexandria is 53% cheaper than in St. George's.
Alexandria | St. George's | |
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Cost of Living, including rent | ||
Without Rent | ||
Rent & Utilities | ||
Food | ||
Transport | ||
Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
Quality of Life | ||
Population |
Alexandria | St. George's | |
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Restaurants |
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Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.98 $ | 6.61 $ |
Dinner, for 2 | 32.2 $ | 79.6 $ |
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.9 $ | 6.89 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.25 $ | 1.85 $ |
Capuccino | 1.78 $ | 4.4 $ |
Coke, 330ml | 1.88 $ | 1.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 $ | 3.54 $ |
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.56 $ |
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.71 $ |
Eggs, 12 pack | 1.34 $ | 3.96 $ |
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.11 $ | 9.69 $ |
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.5 $ | 6.68 $ |
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.66 $ | 10.4 $ |
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 6.68 $ |
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.85 $ |
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.73 $ |
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.45 $ | 2.1 $ |
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 1.92 $ |
Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.91 $ |
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.59 $ | 3.45 $ |
Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.62 $ | 10.6 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.67 $ | 1.8 $ |
Cigarette pack | 5.38 $ | 2.55 $ |
Transport |
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Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.62 $ | 1.01 $ |
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.6 $ | 62.4 $ |
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.55 $ | 1.3 $ |
Taxi, 8 km | 4.08 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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Doctor visit, private clinic | 35 $ | 38.6 $ |
Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.46 $ | 5.84 $ |
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.01 $ | 3.83 $ |
Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.48 $ | 2.65 $ |
Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.48 $ | 1.41 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
70.3 $ | 109 $ |
Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
108 $ | 168 $ |
Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.71 $ | 43.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 200 $ | 307 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 561 $ | 496 $ |
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 304 $ | 584 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 790 $ | 1,045 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,345 $ | 755 $ |
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 557 $ | 989 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 895 $ | 1,067 $ |
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.56 % | 5.7 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.7 $ | 35.3 $ |
Cinema, 1 seat | 4.45 $ | 11 $ |
Haircut | 6.01 $ | 6.96 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67 $ | 42.7 $ |
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.9 $ | 26 $ |
Childcare |
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Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 416 $ | 55.4 $ |
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,469 $ | 2,340 $ |