Cost of living in Hot Springs is 12% lower than in Phoenix (without rent).
Rent in Hot Springs is 63% cheaper than in Phoenix.
Cost of living including rent in Hot Springs is 44% lower than in Phoenix.
Food in Hot Springs is 4% cheaper than in Phoenix.
Transport in Hot Springs is 67% cheaper than in Phoenix.
| Hot Springs | Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hot Springs | Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.4 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 64.7 $ | 70.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.02 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.01 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.02 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.13 $ | 2.71 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.75 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.32 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.67 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 9.88 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.8 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.8 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.57 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.06 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.55 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.57 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.02 $ | 9.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.23 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.1 $ | 53.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.78 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21 $ | 14.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 139 $ | 132 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 14.9 $ | 6.32 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.83 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.82 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.39 $ | 2.08 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
108 $ | 163 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
165 $ | 249 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
40.3 $ | 74.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 359 $ | 1,190 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 830 $ | 1,985 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 539 $ | 1,440 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 999 $ | 2,431 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,899 $ | 3,520 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,897 $ | 2,938 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,423 $ | 4,699 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.96 % | 6.64 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.7 $ | 25.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.1 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Haircut | 17.8 $ | 19.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 100 $ | 88.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40 $ | 49.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 597 $ | 1,116 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 19,217 $ | 10,377 $ |