Cost of living in Holyoke is 55% higher than in St. George's (without rent).
Rent in Holyoke is 204% more expensive than in St. George's.
Cost of living including rent in Holyoke is 128% higher than in St. George's.
Food in Holyoke is 50% more expensive than in St. George's.
Transport in Holyoke is 12% more expensive than in St. George's.
| Holyoke | St. George's | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Holyoke | St. George's | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.3 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 78.2 $ | 79.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.95 $ | 6.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.25 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.47 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.65 $ | 1.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.51 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.46 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.15 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.2 $ | 9.69 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.7 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.41 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.54 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.77 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.43 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.3 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.48 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.9 $ | 2.55 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.84 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.3 $ | 62.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.9 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.6 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 127 $ | 38.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.38 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.69 $ | 3.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.47 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.74 $ | 1.41 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
115 $ | 109 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
177 $ | 168 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
66.8 $ | 43.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,376 $ | 307 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,520 $ | 496 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,425 $ | 584 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,647 $ | 1,045 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,686 $ | 755 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,803 $ | 989 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,814 $ | 1,067 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.61 % | 5.7 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.2 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.7 $ | 11 $ |
| Haircut | 16.4 $ | 6.96 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.3 $ | 42.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54 $ | 26 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,937 $ | 55.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 24,176 $ | 2,340 $ |