Cost of living in Lynchburg is 4% lower than in San Jose (without rent).
Rent in Lynchburg is 89% more expensive than in San Jose.
Cost of living including rent in Lynchburg is 38% higher than in San Jose.
Food in Lynchburg is very similar to San Jose.
Transport in Lynchburg is 33% cheaper than in San Jose.
| Lynchburg | San Jose | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lynchburg | San Jose | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.2 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 46.3 $ | 49.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.44 $ | 9.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.86 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.29 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.09 $ | 1.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.76 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.75 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.11 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.68 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.03 $ | 9.11 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.5 $ | 14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.3 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.6 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.76 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.94 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.5 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.95 $ | 4.96 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.02 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 62 $ | 40.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.77 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.9 $ | 15.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 98.3 $ | 66.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.56 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.58 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.43 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.74 $ | 3.91 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
89.2 $ | 47.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
138 $ | 73.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
68.3 $ | 44.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 923 $ | 417 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,495 $ | 842 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 760 $ | 645 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,403 $ | 1,229 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,955 $ | 1,929 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,952 $ | 1,540 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,478 $ | 923 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.41 % | 11.24 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.2 $ | 55.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.6 $ | 8.01 $ |
| Haircut | 19.1 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.4 $ | 119 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.1 $ | 70.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 596 $ | 501 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,457 $ | 12,846 $ |