Cost of living in Ballwin is 30% higher than in Apopa (without rent).
Rent in Ballwin is 124% more expensive than in Apopa.
Cost of living including rent in Ballwin is 81% higher than in Apopa.
Food in Ballwin is 36% more expensive than in Apopa.
Transport in Ballwin is 2% cheaper than in Apopa.
| Ballwin | Apopa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ballwin | Apopa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.4 $ | 10 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 48.5 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.75 $ | 7.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.37 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.22 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.58 $ | 1.09 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.94 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.31 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 6.29 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.82 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.78 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.6 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.41 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.5 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.94 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.6 $ | 4.02 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.62 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 72.7 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.5 $ | 29.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 91.6 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.45 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.12 $ | 5.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.99 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.11 $ | 1.63 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
125 $ | 62.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
191 $ | 96.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
69.2 $ | 43.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,116 $ | 476 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,910 $ | 779 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,494 $ | 660 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,820 $ | 1,126 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,928 $ | 2,084 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,774 $ | 1,357 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,514 $ | 487 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.55 % | 10.93 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.4 $ | 31.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.9 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Haircut | 16.9 $ | 8.79 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 55.8 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.1 $ | 73.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 903 $ | 160 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,710 $ | 4,652 $ |