Cost of living in Banff is 99% higher than in Santa Ana (without rent).
Rent in Banff is 307% more expensive than in Santa Ana.
Cost of living including rent in Banff is 170% higher than in Santa Ana.
Food in Banff is 146% more expensive than in Santa Ana.
Transport in Banff is 2% cheaper than in Santa Ana.
| Banff | Santa Ana | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Banff | Santa Ana | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
23.8 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 73.6 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.84 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.34 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.89 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.33 $ | 0.71 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.9 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.17 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.85 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.51 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.6 $ | 6.28 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.7 $ | 5.43 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 30.9 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.68 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.22 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.25 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.58 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.96 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.43 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.5 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.67 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 14.8 $ | 3.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.49 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 69.9 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.04 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 32.2 $ | 29.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 65.3 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.39 $ | 7.62 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.48 $ | 4.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.85 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.23 $ | 1.82 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
125 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
192 $ | 53.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
71.1 $ | 43.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 802 $ | 136 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,091 $ | 302 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 733 $ | 271 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,340 $ | 501 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,632 $ | 2,616 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,213 $ | 1,305 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,097 $ | 524 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.78 % | 10.77 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 77.1 $ | 34.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.87 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Haircut | 21.2 $ | 6.16 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.5 $ | 74 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 874 $ | 158 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,480 $ | 4,663 $ |