Cost of living in Boise is 18% higher than in Santa Teresa (without rent).
Rent in Boise is 131% more expensive than in Santa Teresa.
Cost of living including rent in Boise is 72% higher than in Santa Teresa.
Food in Boise is 16% more expensive than in Santa Teresa.
Transport in Boise is 33% more expensive than in Santa Teresa.
| Boise | Santa Teresa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Boise | Santa Teresa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.8 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.9 $ | 57 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.2 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.95 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Capuccino | 6.14 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.82 $ | 1.9 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.79 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.44 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.16 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 8.47 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.14 $ | 9.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.62 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.74 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.51 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.65 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.22 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.9 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.15 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.57 $ | 4.86 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.51 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 40.8 $ | 56.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.3 $ | 14.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 93.3 $ | 66.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.06 $ | 8.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.02 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.25 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.87 $ | 3.87 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
96.7 $ | 48.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
150 $ | 75 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
68.4 $ | 53.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,249 $ | 475 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,926 $ | 775 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,421 $ | 729 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,325 $ | 1,326 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,701 $ | 2,683 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,313 $ | 1,717 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,424 $ | 975 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.66 % | 11.42 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.7 $ | 58.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.5 $ | 8.84 $ |
| Haircut | 26.3 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 126 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 61.5 $ | 72.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,269 $ | 501 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,424 $ | 12,938 $ |