Cost of living in Elkhart is 37% lower than in San Diego (without rent).
Rent in Elkhart is 59% cheaper than in San Diego.
Cost of living including rent in Elkhart is 52% lower than in San Diego.
Food in Elkhart is 30% cheaper than in San Diego.
Transport in Elkhart is 73% cheaper than in San Diego.
| Elkhart | San Diego | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Elkhart | San Diego | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.91 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 40 $ | 85.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.58 $ | 8.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.84 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.79 $ | 2.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.1 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.21 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.11 $ | 4.72 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.44 $ | 15 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.5 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.65 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.45 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.4 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.1 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.82 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.95 $ | 11.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.51 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39 $ | 72.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.99 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.2 $ | 20.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 110 $ | 132 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.13 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.74 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.15 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.2 $ | 2.98 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
149 $ | 184 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
227 $ | 286 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
58.2 $ | 69.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 714 $ | 1,894 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,512 $ | 3,534 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 720 $ | 2,399 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,510 $ | 4,351 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,480 $ | 9,294 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,487 $ | 7,063 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,193 $ | 5,772 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.52 % | 6.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.9 $ | 72.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.9 $ | 18 $ |
| Haircut | 14.5 $ | 28 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 65 $ | 99.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.2 $ | 56.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,105 $ | 1,752 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,353 $ | 21,468 $ |