Cost of living in Arnold is 52% higher than in San Miguel (without rent).
Rent in Arnold is 113% more expensive than in San Miguel.
Cost of living including rent in Arnold is 86% higher than in San Miguel.
Food in Arnold is 74% more expensive than in San Miguel.
Transport in Arnold is 23% cheaper than in San Miguel.
| Arnold | San Miguel | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Arnold | San Miguel | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 56.1 $ | 25 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 6.65 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.19 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.41 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.46 $ | 0.75 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.83 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.58 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.18 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 6.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.13 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.1 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.93 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.44 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.9 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.04 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.88 $ | 2.48 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.83 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 72.5 $ | 27.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.2 $ | 28.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 92.5 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.4 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.15 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.03 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.12 $ | 1.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 62.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
187 $ | 97 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
65.8 $ | 43.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,017 $ | 454 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,881 $ | 830 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,318 $ | 621 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,314 $ | 972 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,927 $ | 1,361 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,729 $ | 957 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,552 $ | 389 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.46 % | 10 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.3 $ | 29 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.8 $ | 5.27 $ |
| Haircut | 17.2 $ | 7.72 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.1 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.5 $ | 64 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,059 $ | 157 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,377 $ | 4,313 $ |