Cost of living in Laurel is 71% higher than in Santa Ana (without rent).
Rent in Laurel is 520% more expensive than in Santa Ana.
Cost of living including rent in Laurel is 224% higher than in Santa Ana.
Food in Laurel is 101% more expensive than in Santa Ana.
Transport in Laurel is 26% cheaper than in Santa Ana.
| Laurel | Santa Ana | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Laurel | Santa Ana | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.5 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 64.6 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.03 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.32 $ | 0.71 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.98 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.91 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.01 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.8 $ | 6.28 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 5.43 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.15 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.14 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.85 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.66 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.2 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.1 $ | 3.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.41 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 83.7 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.2 $ | 29.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 96.4 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.35 $ | 7.62 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.27 $ | 4.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.81 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.98 $ | 1.82 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
123 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
187 $ | 53.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
84.6 $ | 43.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,255 $ | 136 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,859 $ | 302 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,443 $ | 271 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,486 $ | 501 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,693 $ | 2,616 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,015 $ | 1,305 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,409 $ | 524 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.72 % | 10.77 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45 $ | 34.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Haircut | 17 $ | 6.16 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.9 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.1 $ | 74 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,992 $ | 158 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,222 $ | 4,663 $ |