Cost of living in Kauai is 22% higher than in Bridgetown (without rent).
Rent in Kauai is 208% more expensive than in Bridgetown.
Cost of living including rent in Kauai is 100% higher than in Bridgetown.
Food in Kauai is 20% more expensive than in Bridgetown.
Transport in Kauai is 20% more expensive than in Bridgetown.
| Kauai | Bridgetown | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kauai | Bridgetown | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.2 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 73.8 $ | 75.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.4 $ | 9.24 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.41 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Capuccino | 6.08 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.38 $ | 1.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 5.9 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.74 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.79 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.6 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 11 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.6 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.06 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.5 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.02 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.97 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.5 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.96 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11 $ | 7.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.98 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 75.2 $ | 36.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.3 $ | 23 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 142 $ | 52 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.9 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.73 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5.46 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.44 $ | 3.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
174 $ | 65.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
265 $ | 103 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
67.2 $ | 49.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,462 $ | 415 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,870 $ | 1,069 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,714 $ | 614 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,229 $ | 1,753 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 8,376 $ | 3,475 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 8,017 $ | 3,469 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,574 $ | 1,473 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.61 % | 5.9 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.6 $ | 66.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.5 $ | 10 $ |
| Haircut | 24.8 $ | 8.87 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.9 $ | 138 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.9 $ | 76.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,347 $ | 240 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 28,811 $ | 6,485 $ |