Cost of living in Carson is 48% higher than in San Pedro Town (without rent).
Rent in Carson is 69% more expensive than in San Pedro Town.
Cost of living including rent in Carson is 60% higher than in San Pedro Town.
Food in Carson is 62% more expensive than in San Pedro Town.
Transport in Carson is 15% cheaper than in San Pedro Town.
| Carson | San Pedro Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Carson | San Pedro Town | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.9 $ | 7.81 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 84.5 $ | 32 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.9 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.02 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.03 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.98 $ | 1.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.32 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.18 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.59 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.95 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.5 $ | 7.08 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.5 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.29 $ | 7.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.42 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.86 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.3 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.1 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.12 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10 $ | 5.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.07 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 63.5 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21 $ | 29.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 81.8 $ | 28.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.29 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.47 $ | 5.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.64 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.86 $ | 1.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
115 $ | 105 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
177 $ | 162 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
61.9 $ | 38.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 948 $ | 549 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,908 $ | 1,042 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,513 $ | 736 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,813 $ | 892 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,569 $ | 202 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,199 $ | 953 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,875 $ | 1,803 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.51 % | 12.55 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.3 $ | 33.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.9 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Haircut | 18.8 $ | 6.37 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 120 $ | 133 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.7 $ | 64.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,860 $ | 228 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,271 $ | 6,060 $ |