Cost of living in Jackson is 9% higher than in Santa Teresa (without rent).
Rent in Jackson is 50% more expensive than in Santa Teresa.
Cost of living including rent in Jackson is 29% higher than in Santa Teresa.
Food in Jackson is 10% more expensive than in Santa Teresa.
Transport in Jackson is very similar to Santa Teresa.
| Jackson | Santa Teresa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Jackson | Santa Teresa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.7 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.4 $ | 57 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.97 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.14 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.27 $ | 1.9 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.76 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.42 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.3 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.5 $ | 8.47 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 9.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.5 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.3 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.43 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.1 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.06 $ | 4.86 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.74 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 40.5 $ | 56.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20 $ | 14.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 124 $ | 66.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.7 $ | 8.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.13 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.68 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.64 $ | 3.87 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
136 $ | 48.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
209 $ | 75 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
58.7 $ | 53.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 717 $ | 475 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,546 $ | 775 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 859 $ | 729 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,837 $ | 1,326 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,630 $ | 2,683 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,376 $ | 1,717 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,284 $ | 975 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.53 % | 11.42 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.1 $ | 58.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.84 $ | 8.84 $ |
| Haircut | 17.6 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.1 $ | 126 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.1 $ | 72.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 883 $ | 501 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,751 $ | 12,938 $ |