Cost of living in Livingston is 31% higher than in Las Palmas (without rent).
Rent in Livingston is 27% more expensive than in Las Palmas.
Cost of living including rent in Livingston is 29% higher than in Las Palmas.
Food in Livingston is 40% more expensive than in Las Palmas.
Transport in Livingston is 14% cheaper than in Las Palmas.
| Livingston | Las Palmas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Livingston | Las Palmas | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.8 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 93 $ | 40.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.68 $ | 9.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.68 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.65 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.67 $ | 1.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.52 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.49 $ | 9.76 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.9 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.84 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.36 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.6 $ | 7.26 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.42 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 17.9 $ | 5.32 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.16 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 74 $ | 19.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.95 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14 $ | 16.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 102 $ | 80.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.15 $ | 8.09 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.47 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.05 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.11 $ | 1.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
211 $ | 55 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
318 $ | 85.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
47 $ | 30.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 681 $ | 642 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,516 $ | 1,093 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 775 $ | 759 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,874 $ | 1,317 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,506 $ | 2,778 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,765 $ | 1,707 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,451 $ | 1,678 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.91 % | 3.42 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.1 $ | 47.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.6 $ | 8.5 $ |
| Haircut | 20 $ | 10.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.5 $ | 91.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 99 $ | 75.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,352 $ | 509 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 19,870 $ | 6,104 $ |