Cost of living in Bedford is 59% higher than in Santa Tecla (without rent).
Rent in Bedford is 137% more expensive than in Santa Tecla.
Cost of living including rent in Bedford is 103% higher than in Santa Tecla.
Food in Bedford is 67% more expensive than in Santa Tecla.
Transport in Bedford is 12% cheaper than in Santa Tecla.
| Bedford | Santa Tecla | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bedford | Santa Tecla | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.3 $ | 9.92 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 78.2 $ | 37.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.8 $ | 7.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.54 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.9 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.48 $ | 1.09 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.38 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.83 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.11 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 6.26 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.75 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.42 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.94 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.34 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.1 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.34 $ | 3.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.01 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57.1 $ | 26.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.7 $ | 29.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 147 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.17 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.01 $ | 5.48 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.16 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.97 $ | 1.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 62.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
188 $ | 96.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
78.1 $ | 43.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,363 $ | 536 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,188 $ | 908 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,596 $ | 725 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,563 $ | 1,211 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,761 $ | 2,076 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,269 $ | 1,362 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,576 $ | 491 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.44 % | 10.96 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.4 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.4 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Haircut | 18.6 $ | 8.77 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.4 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.4 $ | 73.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,384 $ | 159 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 17,801 $ | 4,696 $ |